Heather Larsen
- Instructional Management Assistant
- 801-593-2378
School of
Health Professions
Program Summary
When Can I Start
Start dates occur every two weeks
Credits
30 Credit Hours
Time to Complete
12 months @ 18hrs/wk
Training Locations
Main Campus
Adult Student Costs | $4,227*
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 | $238
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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Placement Rate
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Career Outlook
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.
Placement 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 provided to the Assessment Center. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases.
The following tests are required for this program:
- Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Practice Reading Test
- Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) Practice Math Test
- High School student applicants must submit transcripts for ALL PROGRAMS. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 and successful completion of Math 2 (B or higher) and English 2 (B or higher) is required to waive testing for high school students. Some programs have higher GPA requirements. Student’s must have the minimum required grade for two quarters or one semester in the same school year.
- Placement testing is waived for students with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher, or an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college
Credentials and Certifications
- Davis Technical College Credentials
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- Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion
- Available Licensing/Certifications
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- AAPC-CPC Certified Professional Coder
Transfer Options
The following academic agreements are available to students in the this program. In order to receive credit for course work included in these agreements, you must provide a transcript to the receiving institution.
Please be aware that some agreements require you to complete the entire program before they will transfer credit. Please contact your instructor at Davis Tech if you have questions.
This program is eligible to transfer credits towards an AAS degree to the following institutions:
Classroom Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am-11am | 8am-11am | 8am-11am | 8am-11am | 8am-11am |
| 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm |
Program Faculty
FT Tanya Jordan | Lead Instructor
- Certificate from Davis Technical College
PT Amanda Najera
- Certificate from Davis Technical College
PT Kallysta Weir
- Certificate from Davis Technical College