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Online Medical Coding & Billing
Certificate Program For Tennessee Students

Our self-paced, online medical coding & billing program for Tennessee 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

Tennessee learners can build a foundation for a medical coding career through our flexible online program. This training covers the accurate use of CPT and ICD-10-CM codes, billing systems, and health records, while also teaching medical vocabulary, claims processing, and ethical practices used across healthcare facilities.

Quick Facts

  • Lessons: 39
  • Quizzes: 39
  • 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 Tennessee

Tennessee Median Salary

$49,340*

Number of jobs in TN by 2030

7,060*

Job Growth in TN by 2030

17%*

Certification

Upon graduation from our medical billing and coding program for Tennessee 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 Tennessee

Tennessee currently employs 6,040 medical coding and billing specialists.* There are hundreds of medical coding and billing jobs open in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, and many other cities in Tennessee, 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

Option 1: Pay in Full

$1,599

Save $400

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Option 2: Monthly Auto Payments

$1,999*

$79 Monthly Payment

First Payment: $79** ENROLL NOW

*Plus one-time $29 application charge..

**First payment includes $50 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.

Tennessee Medical Coding & Billing FAQs

How can I become a Medical Coder & Biller in Tennessee?

  • 1. Research accredited Tennessee programs or reputable online courses.
  • 2. Enroll in a formal medical billing and coding program. Our program here at USCI can be completed in 5 months online.
  • 3. Pursue certification such as Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A®) or CBCS (Certified Billing and Coding Specialist) to boost job opportunities.
  • 4. Gain clinical practice through internships or externships. Our career coaches will provide feedback on how to improve your resume and prepare you for interviews.
  • 5. Seek entry-level positions in hospitals, clinics, or billing companies.

How much does a Medical Coder & Biller make in Tennessee?

Medical Coders & Billers in Tennessee make on average $48,460* per year according to O*Net.

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*O*Net, Medical Records Specialists and Job Data (visited Nov 25, 2024). Statements found at O*Net are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the information at O*Net includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, and levels of experience. ** Source: NHA Analytics - 2023 - 88% CBCS exam pass rate (national average 78%). Date of NHA analytic summary report: March 7, 2024. †Provided in form of reimbursement when the following terms are met: Student submits receipt issued by AAPC or NHA, has successfully completed the course and has paid tuition in full. Reimbursement is for up to $399 towards the cost of the CPC-A Exam or the CBCS Exam, study guide and practice test. In order to sit for the CPC-A Exam you will need to become a member of the AAPC. Note: AAPC membership is not covered by USCI.