Medical Billing and Coding
Total 1,100 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.
• The 1,100 hour Medical Billing and Coding Program enables students to apply their MATC certificate towards an Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Technology at the Utah Valley University (UVU). Please direct any questions to the program instructor for more information.
Program Overview
| Locations | Spanish Fork Thanksgiving Point |
| Tuition | $1.70/per hour |
| High School Cost | Free Tuition + $305 Fees = $305.00 |
| Adult Cost | $1,870 Tuition + $345 Fees = $2,215 |
| Extra Supply Cost | Students will be required to purchase scrubs, training materials, and work/textbooks |
| Avg. Starting Wage | $27,990 Yearly ($13.46 /hr.) |
| Certifications | MATC Certificate of Completion (COC) in Medical Billing and Coding; Industry Certifications: • CPR/First Aid Certification • Preparation for National Coding Certification through the AAPC |
Program dates, times, tuition and fees are subject to change.
(High school students qualify for free tuition only until they or their class graduates high school)
Training Materials Cost:
Textbook / Class Materials: $640
Training Modules: $85.00
Pair of Scrubs: $20.00
Estimated Total: $745.00
Program Length
1,100 Hour Program • 18 - 24 MonthsCourse Prerequisites
• All students must meet with the MATC Counselor prior to enrollment to complete a training agreement form.
• As part of the admission process, students may be required to complete a basic assessment of reading and math skills. The test is free and takes approximately 2 hr. to complete. For additional information, call the Testing Center at: (801) 753-4110.
2013 Summer Medical Billing and Coding Schedule
| Campus | Completion Time | Days | Time |
| Spanish Fork | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. -- Thur. | 7:30 - 10:30am or 11:45am - 2:45pm |
| Thanksgiving Point | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. -- Thur. | 7:30 - 10:30am or 11:30am - 2:30pm |
2013 - 2014 Fall and Spring Medical Billing and Coding Sessions Schedule
| Campus | Completion Time | Days | Time |
| Spanish Fork | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. -- Fri. | 7:30 - 10:30am OR 11:45am - 2:45pm |
| Thanksgiving Point | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. -- Fri. | 7:30 - 10:30am OR 11:30am - 2:30pm |
2014 Summer Medical Billing and Coding Sessions Schedule
| Campus | Completion Time | Days | Time |
| Spanish Fork | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. -- Thur. | 7:30 - 10:30am OR 11:45am - 2:45pm |
| Thanksgiving Point | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. -- Thur. | 7:30 - 10:30am OR 11:30am - 2:30pm |
National Exam Certification:
AAPC National Coding Certification Exam and membership costs are not provided by MATC fees or tuition: (please see instructor for full details)
National Exam: $300.00
AAPC Membership Fee: $70.00
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY:
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.
Note: If high school students or their high school class graduates and have not finished all program hours prior to their graduation date, tuition will be charged for the remaining hours.
THE MEDICAL INFORMATION PROFESSION:
Medical records and health information technicians organize and manage health information data by ensuring its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper and electronic systems. They use various classification systems to code and categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement purposes, for databases and registries, and to maintain patients’ medical and treatment histories. They work regularly with physicians and other health care professionals. They meet with these workers to clarify diagnos’s or to get additional information to make sure that records are complete and accurate.
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