Online Medical Coding & Billing
Certificate Program For South Carolina Students
Our self-paced, online medical coding & billing program for South Carolina residents will prepare you for certification (CBCS and 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
South Carolina residents looking to enter the healthcare support field can build essential skills through our online Medical Billing and Coding course. This flexible program offers practical instruction in researching and assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to medical records, processing medical bills, and delivers clear overviews of common claim forms, medical terminology, and the ethical issues facing healthcare professionals. Our curriculum prepares students to understand, navigate, and apply current CPT and ICD-10-CM code sets in a broad variety of healthcare settings. The course explores coding formats, key rules, and criteria for applying HCPCS codes, along with a direct, hands-on practice session using the HCPCS coding manual. Graduates will leave the program with the theoretical instruction and practical abilities needed for entry-level medical coding and billing positions in physicians' offices, hospitals, clinics, ambulatory care centers, billing services, or even 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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Medical Coding & Billing Career
Outlook & Certification in South Carolina
$58,510
3,380*
18%*
Certification
Upon graduation from our Medical Billing and Coding program for South Carolina 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 or CPC-A 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 South Carolina
South Carolina currently employs 2,860 medical coding and billing specialists.* There are hundreds of medical coding and billing jobs open in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Rock Hill, Greenville, Summerville, and many other cities in South Carolina, 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.
South Carolina Medical Coding & Billing FAQs
How can I become a Medical Coder & Biller in South Carolina?
- Earn a high-school diploma or GED.
- Complete HIPAA & basic medical-terminology training – required by most employers and insurers.
- Finish an accredited medical coding/billing certificate or A.A.S program. Our program here at USCI can be completed 100% online in 5 months.
- Pass a national certification exam. South Carolina does not license coders, but credentials like AAPC’s CPC-A® or CBCS greatly boost employability and pay. The cost of your CBCS or CPC-A exam is included in your USCI tuition.
- Arrange a short externship or apply for an entry-level billing job. Our Career Coaches will help you prepare your resume and can perform mock interviews.
How much does a Medical Coder & Biller make in South Carolina?
Medical Coders & Billers in South Carolina make a median earnings of $58,510* according to O*Net.
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