Division of Applied Technology

Medical Coding & Billing (KMC2))

Certificate of Proficiency

813 Hours

This program prepares students to work in the outpatient medical coding areas of hospitals, larger medical clinics, and doctors’ offices. It provides basic clerical training in computer concepts, Internet, e-mail, keyboarding/skill building, word processing, ten-key, medical filing, medical terminology, insurance billing, medical accounting/patient scheduling software, outpatient coding, and spreadsheets. Emphasis is placed on customer service and life skills.

Occupations in this Area

For state and national occupation information, visit http://online.onetcenter.org/find/and enter the following O*Net code(s):
          • 29-2071.00 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
          • 43-3021.02 Billing Cost and Rate Clerk

Tuition and Fees:
         • Tuition: $1,552.83
         • Student Fees: $121.95
         • Lab Fees: $366.50
         • Books/Supplies: $1,146.00

Total Estimated Cost: $3,187.28
(subject to change without notice)

Financial Aid: VA, PELL

Requirements:

Prospective students must have been assessed (TABE) within 90 days prior to enrollment:
           • Reading: 10.0
           • Vocabulary: 10.0
           • Math: 8.0
           • Total Language: 10.0

           Good Dexterity

       Immunizations

         None Required

Other:
Specific Interest Courses: Students who would like to sit for the national AAPC test, which is held four times per year, may wish to take specific interest courses to prepare. Courses are scheduled to ensure completion by the scheduled AAPC test date. Check with an Admissions Advisor or the Department Coordinator for scheduled dates.

Students need a USB Flash Drive for the first day of class.

Locations

South City Campus
1575 South State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115

Please refer to the printable course information for days and times for this course.