Online Medical Billing & Coding
Certificate Program For Rhode Island Students
Our self-paced, online medical billing & coding program for Rhode Island 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
- 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
Rhode Island residents seeking a career in healthcare support can find a thorough and flexible educational option in our online Medical Billing and Coding course. This program provides practical instruction in researching and assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to medical records, managing medical billing, and covers overviews of common claim forms, medical terminology, and ethical standards that are central to healthcare professions. Our course equips students to comprehend, navigate, and apply current CPT and ICD-10-CM code sets in various healthcare settings. Students will learn coding formats, essential rules, and how to decide when HCPCS codes are the appropriate choice, including a hands-on component with the HCPCS coding manual. Graduates will be well-prepared with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to pursue entry-level medical coding and billing roles in physicians' offices, hospitals, clinics, ambulatory care centers, billing services, or from 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 Rhode Island
$63,330*
650*
8%*
Certification
Upon graduation from our medical billing and coding program for Rhode Island 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 $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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island currently employs 600 medical coding and billing specialists.* There are numerous medical coding and billing jobs open in Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, Woonsocket and many other cities in Rhode Island, 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.
Rhode Island Medical Billing & Coding FAQs
How can I become a Medical Coder & Biller in Rhode Island?
- Finish high school or earn a GED.
- Enroll in an accredited 5–12‑month certificate or A.S. program (e.g., Community College of RI or reputable online school). Our program here at USCI can be completed 100% online in 5 months.
- Pass a national exam—CPC (AAPC), CCS/CCA (AHIMA), or CBCS—to obtain certification. The cost of you CBCS exam is included in your USCI tuition.
- Apply for coding or billing roles; Rhode Island has no state licensure, so a certificate and résumé are sufficient. Our career coaches with assist you with preparing your resume, perform mock interviews, and provide job search guidance.
- Add specializations (e.g., risk‑adjustment coding) or pursue an associate degree to boost earnings and advancement prospects.
How much does a Medical Coder & Biller make in Rhode Island?
Medical Coders & Billers in Rhode Island make on average $63,330* per year according to O*Net.
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