Jeffrey Imbrescia, CEO and President of DEC, Invest Pittsburgh Interview
March 10, 2026
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MEDICAL BILLING & CODING PROGRAM
ASSOCIATE IN SPECIALIZED BUSINESS DEGREE PROGRAM
Take your passion to the next level by training to become a Medical Billing and Coding specialist. This sixteenth-month hybrid program provides the skills and knowledge necessary for graduates to obtain entry-level positions in the fields of medical billing and coding, as well as medical records. Students complete academic work online and reinforce the application of this knowledge during on campus lab sessions. This program includes coursework in areas such as electronic health records, billing, CPT/ICD-10 coding, office procedures, medical terminology, and pathophysiology. Graduates will effectively use their medical and technology skills from this program to obtain employment in such areas as medical billing and coding, medical records, medical accounting and office management, patient care and coordination, and medical claims adjusting.
ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY.
EMPLOYERS OF DEC GRADS INCLUDE:
American Medical
Central Blood Bank
Centerville Clinic
Davenport Hall
Homestead Unlimited
Central Blood Bank
Centerville Clinic
Davenport Hall
Homestead Unlimited
Laurel Pediatrics
Monongahela Valley Hospital
Prime Medical Group
Western PA Diagnostics
UPMC Shadyside
Monongahela Valley Hospital
Prime Medical Group
Western PA Diagnostics
UPMC Shadyside
CERTIFICATIONS
Program graduates are eligible to take the National Association for Health Professional (NAHP) Coding Specialist Certification. DEC graduates have consistently scored above the national average.
Certification may open doors to higher earning potential and career advancement.
FACULTY
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+ ELLEN PRITCHARD, Allied Health Program Coordinator
R.N., Washington Hospital School of Nursing
Certificate as Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant from the National Allied Health Test Registry
Certificate as Nationally Registered Certified Coding Specialist from the National Allied Health Test Registry
+ AMANDA FETSKO, Instructor
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
B.S.W., California University of Pennsylvania
M.S.W., California University of Pennsylvania
+ LETTIE PORTER, Instructor
A.S.B., Medical Assistant / Administration, Douglas Education Center
SUPPORT
- 24/7 Online Tech Support
- Dedicated Online Operations and Information Technology staff
- Tutoring available online (Skype, webinar, chat, etc.) and on ground (one-on-one)
- Caring and understanding faculty and administration to help you succeed in your career and in your life.
- No boring online standard courses. Each course is interactive and was customized in house.
- Less expensive than most 100% on ground programs. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.
- Career Services Department to assist you in career advice and career counseling.
