Medical Coding and Billing

School of
Health Professions

Heather Larsen

Heather Larsen

  • Instructional Management Assistant
  • 801-593-2378
Heidi Anderton

Heidi Anderton

Program Summary

When Can I Start

Bi-weekly start dates

Credits

30 Credit Hours

Time to Complete

15 months @ 15hrs/wk

Training Locations

Main Campus

Adult Student Costs | $3,872*


*Estimated: Includes Tuition, Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.

High School Costs | $659


Tuition is free for high school students, however there are some fees and materials that they may be responsible for at the beginning or during the program

  • NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.

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Program Outcomes

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Program / Admission Details

Program Description
The Medical Coding and Billing program provides students with the technical skills and knowledge for an entry-level position in a health care setting through competency-based education. Students will study medical terminology, anatomy, laws and ethics, standard medical coding and billing methods, and medical coding software. Students will develop administrative office skills and receive hand-on experience using a Medical EHR system to schedule, manage patient accounts, and enter patient documentation. The program prepares students as an entry-level Medical Coder and/or Biller. In addition, medical coding and billing specialists will examine how to code diagnoses and procedures performed or identified by a physician. Students will also explore how to process health insurance claims, examine coverage issues, and administer processes for billing and collections. Medical coding and billing specialists will prepare to take the AAPC Certified Professional Coders Exam (CPC Exam) to become certified as a coder.
Admission Requirements

This program is open to qualified high school and adult students who complete the placement assessments as noted below.

NOTE: Any misdemeanor or felony conviction on record will negatively impact chances of completing the program and obtaining employment in a health care setting. See instructor for more information. For your personal protection, all immunizations should be up-to-date.

Admission Assessment Requirements

Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Copies should be emailed to Admissions@davistech.edu. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases. For applicants who do not have supporting documentation, please contact the Assessment Center to schedule an assessment.

The following tests are required for this program:


To be considered for a potential assessment waiver:

  • High school applicants will have their high school transcript reviewed; in addition, they may also submit their ACT/SAT scores
  • Adult applicants may submit unofficial high school transcripts, if courses were taken in the last three years; unofficial college transcripts from a regionally accredited institution; or ACT/SAT scores, if taken within the last 5 years
  • Applicants with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher
  • Applicants with an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution may submit a copy of their unofficial transcript of conferred degree

Documentation must be uploaded for an assessment waiver with program application or can be emailed to admissions@davistech.edu for review.

Credentials and Certifications
Davis Technical College Credentials
  • Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion
Available Licensing/Certifications
  • AAPC-CPC Certified Professional Coder
Transfer Options

Following the completion of this Davis Tech program and after being admitted to the partner institution, your Davis Tech certificate of completion will be converted to as many as 30 credit hours toward an Associate of Applied Science at any Utah colleges and universities. Additional information can be found here.

Classroom Hours

MONDAY
  • 8am-11am
  • 12pm-3pm
TUESDAY
  • 8am-11am
  • 12pm-3pm
WEDNESDAY
  • 8am-11am
  • 12pm-3pm
THURSDAY
  • 8am-11am
  • 12pm-3pm
FRIDAY
  • 8am-11am
  • 12pm-3pm

Program Faculty

Tanya Jordan

FT Tanya Jordan | Lead Instructor

  • Certificate from Davis Technical College
Amanda Najera

PT Amanda Najera

  • Certificate from Davis Technical College
Melinda Hong

PT Melinda Hong

  • Bachelor's degree from Weber State University