Medical Billing and Coding

Total 1100 hrs.

Program Training Plan

The need for qualified medical coders has greatly increased due to demand for health care services and the tightening of government guidelines related to health care coverage, patient services and reimbursement processes. This program will train students to properly locate, document, and validate appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes using the current ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding manuals for professional services. Proper billing, insurance claim preparation, and reimbursement policies will be taught as part of this program. Students will also gain knowledge of medico legal and ethical responsibilities, as well as anatomy and medical terminology. Students completing this program will be able to apply for employment opportunities in doctor’s offices, clinics, nursing homes, hospitals, labs, public health facilities and insurance agencies. Students will be prepared to test for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) examination with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Students that successfully pass the examinations will be nationally certified as medical coders with the AAPC.

Externship Training

Externship Training (200 Hours):
This program includes a externship that allows the student to gain field experience working along side experienced coders dealing with real patient cases in coding, billing, health care coverage, and collections. The externship / workbased site must be approved by the program instructor.

Program Overview

Locations	Spanish Fork, Thanksgiving Point
Completion Time	Average 18 - 24 months
Tuition	$1.70/per hour
High School Cost	Free Tuition (until H.S. graduation) + $305 Fees Total Fees for High School Student = $305.00
Adult Cost	$1,870 Tuition + $305 ANNUAL Fees + $40 Application Fee Total Tuition & Fees for Adult Student = $2,215
Extra Supply Cost	*$900 for class text and equipment
Avg. Starting Wage	$13.50 Hourly, $28,080 Yearly (Nationally Certified)
Certifications	MATC Certificate of Completion (COC), CPR/First Aid Certification, **National Coding Certification through the AAPC

*Students will also be required to purchase scrubs, coding books, training modules, workbooks, and textbook at an estimated cost of $900.00. Students will also be required to purchase scrubs, training materials, and work/textbooks. It is also recommended that students purchase 3 other recommended textbooks for study.
(A detailed list will be discussed 1st day of class.)

Program Length

1100 Hours

Course Prerequisites

• All students must meet with the MATC Counselor prior to enrollment to complete a training agreement form.
• As part of the admission process, adult students are required to complete a basic assessment of reading and math skills. The test is free and takes approximately 1 hr to complete. For additional information, call the Testing Center at: (801) 753-4110.

Summer Schedule

Campus	Completion Time	Days	Time
Spanish Fork	18 - 24 Months Open Entry / Open Exit	Mon - Thur	7:30 - 10:30am or 11:45am - 2:45pm
Thanksgiving Point	18 - 24 Months Open Entry / Open Exit	Mon - Thur	7:30 - 10:30am or 11:30am - 2:30pm
H.S. Class Dates	Open Entry / Open Exit
Adult Class Dates	Open Entry / Open Exit
For high school students enrolled during Summer Session 2012; student’s high school counselor must approve OE / OE enrollment, to confirm that program dates will not conflict with upcoming high school schedules. Open Entry / Open Exit Enrollment (OE/OE): Students can start class on the 1st or 3rd Monday of the month, providing space is available, and will end upon completion of competencies. High school students must approve enrollment start and end dates with their high school counselor before registering with MATC.

Fall / Spring Schedule

Campus	Completion Time	Days	Time
Spanish Fork	18 - 24 Months Open Entry / Open Exit	Mon - Fri	7:30 - 10:30am or 11:45am - 2:45pm
Thanksgiving Point	18 - 24 Months Open Entry / Open Exit	Mon - Fri	7:30 - 10:30am or 11:30am - 2:30pm
H.S. Class Dates	Start: August 21, 2012 - end upon completion of competencies or Open Entry / Open Exit (with high school counselor approval)
Adult Class Dates	Open Entry / Open Exit
Open Entry / Open Exit Enrollment (OE/OE): Students can start class on the 1st or 3rd Monday of the month, providing space is available, and will end upon completion of competencies. High school students must approve enrollment start and end dates with their high school counselor before registering with MATC.

**AAPC National Coding Certification Exam is not provided by MATC. Exam cost is $300.00, and a membership fee is also required at a cost of $70.00. MATC tuition and fees do not cover these extra costs.

High School Students may only enroll for summer class dates with the approval of their high school counselor. Program dates, times, tuition and fees are subject to change.

Please see our Refund Policy.