SouthWest Skill Center - Medical Billing & Coding

SouthWest Skill Center - Medical Billing & Coding


 
 

 

 

 

Medical Billing & Coding

This program trains students to process medical claims and payment for services in healthcare settings. A medical biller and coder is someone who can work independently, is detail oriented, can interpret reimbursement guidelines and regulations, and has good computer skills.

These professionals assign specific codes for diagnosis and procedures performed on a patient and documented in the patient’s health record. They code symptoms, diseases, operations, and treatments according to national classification systems.

Employment is found in hospitals, physician’s offices, managed care organizations, surgical centers, or insurance companies. Salary range varies from $30,000 to $50,000 annually, based on experience.

Courses & Descriptions *

Program Hours

665 clock hours
11 months
Monday - Thursday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Call Advisor for year around start dates

What are the costs?

Tuition ($4.60 per clock hour)
Lab Fees
Registration fee
Graduation fee
EMCC Cost
Tuition and related expenses *

 

$3059.00
$118.00
$15.00
$15.00
$3207.00


Requirements for Admission

17 ½ years old to enroll
High school diploma or GED
Completed admission packet
TABE Assessment *
- Reading                  9th grade level
- Math                       6th grade level

For more information call

Karee Peigné, Program Manager
Cynthia Bass, Advisor
Olga Silva, Essential Skills Manager
Front Desk, Main Line

 

623.535.2802
623.535.2808
623.535.2774
623.535.2700

Addtional Information

All tuition and fees are subject to change pending MCCCD Governering Board Approval

Programs that are 600+ clock hours qualify for financial aid funding. Please see our advisor for alternate funding options

Some programs may have addtional related costs that are not listed. Please ask an advisor for more information.

Why the SouthWest Skill Center?

The SouthWest Skill Center's continued focus on ease and affordability creates a distict approach to learning. Schedules and fee payments differ from other colleges and campuses. Classes are calculated according to clock hours instead of semester based credits.

Get started today!

Advisor - 623.535.2808

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 Last Updated: 5/26/09