Medical Coding & Billing
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CREDIT HOURS
30 Credit Hours
ESTIMATED COST*
$4,045
CERTIFICATE ACHIEVED
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Tuition is subject to change without notice. Additional fees may be required.
FULL DESCRIPTION
HOW TO APPLY
The Medical Coding and Billing (MC&B) program provides students with the technical skills and knowledge for an entry-level position in a healthcare setting. Once certified students will work as entry-level Medical Coder and/or Biller in a medical office, clinic, or hospital.
MC&B specialists examine how to code diagnoses and procedures performed or identified by a physician. As well as how to process health insurance claims, examine coverage issues, and processes for billing and collections. This training can be used as a step to gain valuable industry-recognized certifications including Certified Professional Coding (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and/or Certified Medical Coder (CMC).
Certificate of Completion | 30 credits
- Apply to SLCC
Complete an online Application for Admission. - Complete Orientation
You can complete an orientation in person or online. - A reading sample comparable to the textbooks used in this program is available to assist students in evaluating their ability to complete the program successfully. Please ask your advisor for the sample during your appointment.
- Make an Appointment with an Academic Advisor
Meet with an advisor after completing the assessment. - Pay Tuition
Pay tuition at Cashier Services before registering for courses. - Register for Courses in MySLCC.
OCCUPATIONS
Medical Records Specialist
Billing and Posting Clerks
Entry-Level Wage: $15.81 - $16.22
Median Wage: $19.35 - $24.27
Monthly Openings: 56
Occupational Data, 2024, Salt Lake County, Lightcast Economic Modeling
COURSE/PROGRAM DELIVERY MODEL
This program is offered in a Competency Based Education (CBE) format at our Jordan Campus. Students will be expected to invest a minimum of 24 hours per week for Full-time students (if using VA funding), or a minimum of 12 hours per week for Part-time students, in completing coursework. Students will enroll in each course according to the established sequence in the catalog. In a hybrid model, students may do assignments at home, but tests are taken in person at the lab.
Students receiving Federal Financial Aid or VA funding please contact your academic advisor for specific information regarding eligibility.
Tuition and Fees
- Tuition: $2,700
- Student Fees: $270
- Application is free!
- Books/Supplies: $1,075
Additional costs not included but associated with Medical Coding and Billing:
AAPC Membership and AAPC National Exam
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Technical education is a lower rate per credit hour. Scholarships may be available.Tuition FAQ
How much is tuition for Competency-Based Education?
The cost of instruction is based on $90 per credit hour. Some programs such as Professional Truck Driving may have a higher tuition.
Does the cost of tuition cover books and fees?
No, books and fees are separate costs from tuition.
SCHOLARSHIPS
You can find information on scholarships and aid opportunities for technical education students here:
https://www.slcc.edu/scholarships/state-sponsored-grants-scholarships.aspx
For other scholarship Opportunities and Questions about paying for school please contact the Financial Aid Office:
SLCC Financial Aid
801-957-4410
https://www.slcc.edu/financialaid/contact.aspx
Schedule an appointment with an SLTC Financial Aid Advisor:
https://www.slcc.edu/financialaid/news-and-events.aspx
Transfer/Articulation Information
The USHE technical college program alignment allows for students at any USHE technical college to transfer seamlessly within any other USHE technical college. USHE technical colleges proposing to offer courses associated with this program currently include Davis Tech, Mountainland Tech, and Ogden-Weber Tech.
Time to Completion
Time to completion is approximately 38 weeks for full-time students and approximately 75 weeks for part-time students.
Available Class Schedules
SLCC Jordan Campus
9000 South 3500 West
West Jordan, UT 84088
Open Lab: HTC-240 – Monday - Thursday, 10am – 8pm
Open Lab: HTC-240 – Friday, 9am-5pm
Open Lab: JHS-011 – Saturday 9am-2pm
Please contact SLCC Veterans Services for VA Educational Benefits.
Next Classes Start:
January 13, 2025
February 3, 2025
March 17, 2025
April 14, 2025
Requirements
- A reading sample comparable to the textbooks used in this program is available to assist students in evaluating their ability to complete the program successfully. Please ask your advisor for the sample during your appointment.
- Basic computer use knowledge, use of the Internet and email