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Salt Lake Technical College

Medical Coding & Billing (TEMC)

Program Description

The Medical Coding and Billing (MC&B) program provides students with the technical skills and knowledge for an entry-level position in a healthcare setting. Once certified students will work as entry-level Medical Coder and/or Biller in a medical office, clinic, or hospital.  

MC&B specialists examine how to code diagnoses and procedures performed or identified by a physician. As well as how to process health insurance claims, examine coverage issues, and processes for billing and collections. This training can be used as a step to gain valuable industry-recognized certifications including Certified Professional Coding (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and/or Certified Medical Coder (CMC). 

Certificate of Completion | 30 credits

Occupations in this area

For state and national occupation information, visit O*Net Online and enter the following O*Net code(s):

  • 29-2072.00 Medical Records Specialist 
  • 43-3021.00 Billing and Posting Clerks 

Program Courses: 30 Credits

Course
Title
Credit Hours
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TEMC 1170
Title Word Essentials
Clock Hours 1 Credit
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TEMC 1180
Title Excel Essentials
Clock Hours 1 Credit
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TEMC 1150
Title Business Grammar
Clock Hours 1 Credit
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TEMC 1160
Title Business Writing
Clock Hours 1 Credit
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TEMC 1430
Title Workplace Relations
Clock Hours 1 Credit
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TEMC 1250
Title Medical Terminology & Anatomy for Coders I
Clock Hours 2 Credits
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TEMC 1260
Title Medical Terminology & Anatomy for Coders II
Clock Hours 2 Credits
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TEMC 1050
Title Medical Insurance Billing I
Clock Hours 2 Credits
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TEMC 1060
Title Medical Insurance Billing II
Clock Hours 3 Credits
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TEMC 1110
Title Medical Outpatient Coding I
Clock Hours 3 Credits
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TEMC 1120
Title Medical Outpatient Coding II
Clock Hours 3 Credits
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TEMC 1130
Title Medical Outpatient Coding III
Clock Hours 3 Credits
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TEMC 1140
Title Medical Outpatient Coding IV
Clock Hours 3 Credits
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TEMC 1070
Title Medical Office Software
Clock Hours 2 Credits
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TEMC 1900
Title Coding Certification Exam Prep
Clock Hours 2 Credits
Semester
Prerequisite

Tuition and Fees

  • Tuition: $2,700
  • Student Fees: $240
  • Application is free!
  • Books/Supplies: $1,075

Additional costs not included but associated with Medical Coding and Billing:
AAPC Membership and AAPC National Exam

Get more information about paying for college at SL Tech.

Technical education is a lower rate per credit hour. Scholarships may be available. 

Tuition FAQ

How much is tuition for Competency-Based Education? 

The cost of instruction is based on $90 per credit hour. Some programs such as Professional Truck Driving may have a higher tuition. 

Does the cost of tuition cover books and fees? 

No, books and fees are separate costs from tuition.


SCHOLARSHIPS

You can find information on scholarships and aid opportunities for technical education students here:

https://www.slcc.edu/scholarships/state-sponsored-grants-scholarships.aspx


For other scholarship Opportunities and Questions about paying for school please contact the Financial Aid Office:

SLCC Financial Aid

801-957-4410

FinancialAid@slcc.edu

https://www.slcc.edu/financialaid/contact.aspx

Schedule an appointment with an SLTC Financial Aid Advisor:
https://www.slcc.edu/financialaid/news-and-events.aspx


Transfer/Articulation Information 

The USHE technical college program alignment allows for students at any USHE technical college to transfer seamlessly within any other USHE technical college. USHE technical colleges proposing to offer courses associated with this program currently include Davis Tech, Mountainland Tech, and Ogden-Weber Tech. 

Time to Completion 

Time to completion is approximately 38 weeks for full-time students and approximately 75 weeks for part-time students. 

 

Available Class Schedules

SLCC Jordan Campus
9000 South 3500 West
West Jordan, UT 84088

Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Please contact SLCC Veterans Services for VA Educational Benefits.

 

Requirements

CASAS Test or TRANSCRIPT (Basic Skills Assessment): 

  • Reading: 10.0 

Basic computer use knowledge, use of the Internet and email 

 

Ready to get started?

  • For more information about this program, please contact us.
  • Start the application process here.
  • Still have questions? We're here to help. Give us a call at 801-957-4073.