Online Medical Coding & Billing
Certificate Program For Colorado Students
Our self-paced, online medical coding & billing program for Colorado residents will prepare you for certification (CBCS) and a role as a medical biller & coder in as little as 5 months.
- $79/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 5-12 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
- $79/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 5-12 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
What You'll Learn
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- CPT and ICD-10-CM Coding Lanaguage
- Coding for Medical Procedures and Diagnostics
- Coding Software
- Medical Records
- Healthcare Insurance
- Payment Methodologies
- Legal and Ethical Standards
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Course Outline
Our online Medical Coding and Billing course helps Colorado students prepare for roles that involve coding procedures and diagnoses, managing healthcare billing, and processing insurance claims. You'll receive thorough training in using CPT and ICD-10-CM codes, along with an understanding of medical terminology and ethical practices required in the healthcare field.
Quick Facts
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Lessons: 39
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Quizzes: 39
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Complete in as little as 5 months
What's Inside the Course
Beginner-Friendly Lessons
Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Engaging Curriculum
Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.
Hands-On Supplemental Learning
You’ll receive the ICD-10-CM Coding Manual and the CPT Coding Manual.
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Medical Coding & Billing Career
Outlook & Certification in Colorado
$55,660
6,820*
27%*
Certification
Upon graduation from our medical billing and coding program for Colorado residents, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment. U.S. Career Institute's medical coding and billing program will prepare you to take a professional certification exam of your choosing.
Included with our course, we cover the cost of your CBCS certification exam, study guide and practice test – a $203 value!†
National Certification Options
- a. National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- b. Requirements: Successful completion of a medical billing and coding program within the last 5 years, HS Diploma or GED and exam fees.
- c. Recommended: USCI encourages our graduates to purchase the NHA test prep materials prior to taking the exam.
- d. USCI Recommended: Yes
- e. Your CBCS exam fees, study guide and practice test are included in your tuition-up to a $399 value†.
- a. American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- b. Requirements: AAPC Membership and exam fees.
- c. Recommended: A certificate or transcript showing 80 hours or more of education can be used to fulfill one of the two years required to remove the Apprentice (“A”) status from the certification and become a CPC. After a year of verifiable coding work experience, the grad can apply to have the “A” dropped by submitting a letter, on letterhead, signed from your employer verifying one year of on-the-job experience.
- d. USCI Recommended: Yes
- e. Your CPC-A exam fees are included in your tuition-up to a $399 value†.
Medical Coding and Billing Jobs in Colorado
Colorado currently employs 5,370 medical coding and billing specialists.* There are hundreds of medical coding and billing jobs open in Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, and many other cities in Colorado, according to Indeed.com. Medical coding and billing specialists work at hospitals, doctor’s offices, outpatient care centers, insurance companies, long-term care facilities, government agencies, and consulting firms. Remote/work-from-home positions are also available for some medical biller and coder jobs.
Tuition & Financing
*Plus one-time $29 application charge..
**First payment includes $50 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.
Colorado Medical Coding & Billing FAQs
How can I become a Medical Coder & Biller in Colorado?
- 1. Earn a high school diploma or GED.
- 2. Enroll in an accredited medical billing and coding program, available online or at Colorado-based colleges. Our program here at USCI can be completed online in 5 months.
- 3. Pursue certification through such as Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A®) or CBCS (Certified Billing and Coding Specialist).
- 4. Gain real-world experience via internships or volunteer opportunities and network at local healthcare conferences and workshops.
- 5. Apply for entry-level positions in clinics, hospitals, or billing companies. Our career coaches will guide your through this process and help prepare your resume.
How much does a Medical Coder & Biller make in Colorado?
Medical Coders & Billers in Colorado make on average $55,660* per year according to O*Net.
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