Medical Billing and Coding
Academy at a Glance
Program Format:
Hybrid (live-online and online)
Course Contact Hours
80 hours
Student Tuition
$2,499 includes course textbooks, CPC certification exam fee, and one set of navy scrubs
Registration Deadline
Registration must be complete seven (7) days prior to the course start date to receive scrubs
Course Description
Our Medical Billing and Coding Academy delivers the skills students need to solve insurance billing and coding problems. It details proper assignment of codes and the process to file claims for reimbursement. With the transition to ICD-10, effective as of October 1, 2015, this course will also provide training in ICD-10-CM.
The Academy includes 80 hours of instruction and meets the educational requirements for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam.
Hybrid Course Format
UTC’s Medical Billing and Coding Academy is now offered in a hybrid course format, allowing students greater flexibility and access.
What You Gain From a Hybrid Course:
- Complete coursework on your own time. Choose times to work that fit best with your daily schedule and needs.
- Access course anywhere you have an internet connection.
- Receive personal guidance and feedback from an expert instructor as you complete course assignments.
American Academy of Professional Coders™ (AAPC) Education Provider
UTC is now a recognized American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) education provider.
Our partnership with AAPC provides students with curriculum directly aligned with the CPC certification exam and access to AAPC resources.
About AAPC:
AAPC is the world’s largest training and credentialing organization for the business of healthcare, with more than 190,000 members worldwide.
Who Should Attend
Our Medical Billing and Coding Academy is intended for students who want to prepare for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career in healthcare.
Medical Billing and Coding Academy students should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
How to Enroll
To enroll in UTC's Medical Billing and Coding Academy, please see the course schedule and add the program to your shopping cart.
Participants who are interested in the Medical Billing and Coding Academy do not need to complete a FAFSA nor be officially admitted to the University.
There are no course prerequisites for this course.
If you have questions about enrollment, please schedule a time to speak to a program coordinator or call the Center for Professional Education at 423-425-4344.
What You Will Learn
- An overview of the healthcare and the insurance industry
- The organization and use of the ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS manuals to identify correct codes
- Detailed review and practice using the alphabetic index and tabular list of the ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, and practice coding examples within the CPT
- Basic claims processes for medical insurance and third-party reimbursements
- Completing common insurance forms, tracing delinquent claims and appealing denied claims
- ICD-10-CM Overview
How You Will Benefit
- Earn a relevant and up-to-date education
- Gain real-world and practical experience
- Access to job opportunities and employers
About Certification
Our course meets the educational requirements for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam.
After completing the program, students must have at least one year of coding experience to receive the CPC certification.
Students who do not have one year of expereince will receive the CPC-A certification. The CPC-A certification allows you to work as a certified coder while working towards full certification through on-the-job experience.
Once you have earned one year of experience, you will earn the full CPC certification.
The certification exam is included in the cost of the course.
Meet Your Instructor
Debby Craven, CPC, CPMA
Debby Craven has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Debby has worked as a Billing and Coding Office Manager, a Medical Assistant, and is currently the senior Documentation and Compliance Auditor for a large primary care network. She has been an Approved Instructor of the AAPC’s Professional Coding Curriculum for the past eleven years. Debby is thankful for the opportunities she has to share the amazing career possbilities Medical Coding and Auditing has to offer with her students.
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Contact Us for More Information
Not sure where to start? Schedule a meeting with our program coordinator to find the best option for you.
From funding options to certification exams, we will make sure you have the information you need to be successful.