Online Medical Billing & Coding
Certificate Program For Alabama Students
Our self-paced, online Medical Billing & Coding program for Alabama residents will prepare you for certification (CBCS or CPC-A) 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 Language
- HCPCS Formats and Coding Rules
- Coding for Medical Procedures and Diagnostics
- Coding Software
- Medical Records
- Healthcare Insurance
- Payment Methodologies
- Legal and Ethical Standards
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Course Outline
Alabama residents can prepare for a rewarding career in healthcare support through our online Medical Billing and Coding course. This flexible training includes practical instruction on researching and assigning diagnostics and procedural codes to medical records, as well as processing medical bills, and includes overviews of common claim forms, medical terminology, and ethical issues for healthcare professionals. Our course teaches students how to comprehend, navigate, and apply current CPT and ICD-10-CM code sets in a variety of healthcare settings. Discover the formats, coding rules and how to determine when to use HCPCS codes. The lesson provides a hands-on opportunity to code from the HCPCS coding manual. Graduates of our course will be trained in the theoretical instruction and practical skills that prepare them to gain entry-level medical coding and billing positions in a variety of medical settings, such as physicians’ offices, hospitals, clinics, ambulatory care centers and billing services, or even your own home.
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, the CPT Coding Manual and the HCPCS Coding Manual.
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Get instant access! · 5-day money-back commitment · $79/month
Medical Coding & Billing Career
Outlook & Certification in Alabama
$38,540
2,800*
9%*
Certification
Upon graduation from our Medical Billing and Coding program for Alabama 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 or CPC-A certification exam, study guide and practice test – a $425 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 $425 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 $425 value†.
Medical Coding and Billing Jobs in Alabama
Alabama currently employs 2,560 medical coding and billing specialists.* There are hundreds of medical coding and billing jobs open in Huntsville, Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, and many other cities in Alabama, 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.
Alabama Medical Coding & Billing FAQs
How can I become a Medical Coder & Biller in Alabama?
- Graduate high-school or obtain a GED.
- Enroll in a 5-18-month medical billing & coding certificate or A.S program. Our program here at USCI can be completed 100% online in 5 months.
- Pass a national exam (CPC-A® or CBCS). Many employers require this and can help with higher pay.
- Complete HIPAA training and a background check — Required by most Alabama providers and payers.
- Log an externship or two years’ on-the-job experience to drop the “-A” apprentice tag.
- Apply for entry-level coder/biller roles in clinics, hospitals, or remote clearinghouses. Our Career Coaches will help you prepare your resume and can perform mock interviews.
How much does a Medical Coder & Biller make in Alabama?
Medical Coders & Billers in Alabama make a median earnings of $38,540* according to O*Net.
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