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Medical Coding & Billing

Medical Coding & Billing

25 Credit Hours | Technical Certficate

Program Length

25 Credit Hours

Credentials

Technical Certificate

Cost/Tuition*

Total Estimated Cost: $3,766.73
(subject to change without notice)

Location

Jordan Campus

Financial Aid/Funding

Financial Aid/Funding is available

Program Overview

Medical Coder

 

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).

What You Will Learn

  • Locate, document, and validate appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes using the current ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding manuals for professional service.

Career Outcomes

Entry-Level Wage: $17.25, Median Wage: $22.53
48 Monthly Openings


Occupational Data, 2025, Salt Lake County, Lightcast Economic Modeling

Occupations

Medical Records Specialist

Billing and Posting Clerks

Certification Included

Technical Certificate

Tuition & Financial Aid

Total Estimated Cost: $3,766.73

Tuition: $2,250

Student Fees: $225

Books/Supplies: $1,291.73

Please note that program tuition does not include the cost of the certification exam or membership with the certifying body. These fees are set by the governing organization and must be paid separately by the student.

Financial Aid

Available through PELL grant

Please contact SLCC Veterans Services for VA Educational Benefits

Apply for Funding

Required Courses

25 Credit Hours

TEMC 1250

Medical Terminology and Anatomy I

Credit Hours: 2

TEMC 1260

Medical Terminology and Anatomy II

Credit Hours: 2

TEMC 1051

Medical Insurance Billing I

Credit Hours: 2

TEMC 1060

Medical Insurance Billing II

Credit Hours: 3

TEMC 1110

Coding I

Credit Hours: 3

TEMC 1121

Coding II

Credit Hours: 3

TEMC 1131

Coding III

Credit Hours: 3

TEMC 1140

Coding IV

Credit Hours: 3

TEMC 1070

Medical Office Software

Credit Hours: 2

TEMC 1900

Coding Certification Exam Prep

Credit Hours: 2

 

Jordan Campus

Open Lab: HTC-240 – Monday - Thursday, 10am – 8pm

Open Lab: HTC-240 – Friday, 9am-5pm

Next Classes Start:

Spring Term - January 12, 2026, February 2, 2026 and March 16, 2026

 

This program is offered in a Competency Based Education (CBE) format at our Jordan Campus. Students will be expected to invest a minimum of 24 hours per week for Full-time students (if using VA funding), or a minimum of 12 hours per week for Part-time students, in completing coursework. Students will enroll in each course according to the established sequence in the catalog. In a hybrid model, students may do assignments at home, but tests are taken in person at the lab.

Students receiving Federal Financial Aid or VA funding please contact your academic advisor for specific information regarding eligibility.

 

A reading sample comparable to the textbooks used in this program is available to assist students in evaluating their ability to complete the program successfully. Please ask your advisor for the sample during your appointment.

Basic computer use knowledge, use of the Internet and email

 

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 31 weeks for full-time students and approximately 63 weeks for part-time students.

Top 6 things to know before you apply

  1. Understand the Program Requirements
  2. Align Career Goals
  3. Explore Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Funding
  4. Program Duration and Schedule
  5. Teaching Mode
  6. Academic Readiness

How To Apply

1

Apply for Admissions

Complete your admissions application. Once you receive your student number (S#), proceed to Step 2.

2

Meet with Your Academic Advisor

Schedule an appointment (in-person, phone, or video call):

801-957-4978

academicadvising@elco.edu

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