Online Medical Coding & Billing
Certificate Program For Virginia Students
Our self-paced, online medical coding & billing program for Virginia 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
Virginia residents interested in a healthcare support career can gain the necessary knowledge and skills through our online Medical Billing and Coding course. This flexible training provides practical instruction in researching and assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to medical records, processing medical bills, and covers informative overviews of common claim forms, medical terminology, and the ethical responsibilities of healthcare professionals. Our course builds students' ability to understand, navigate, and apply current CPT and ICD-10-CM code sets across a broad range of healthcare environments. The program addresses coding formats, key rules, and how to assess when HCPCS codes are most appropriate, complete with a hands-on component using the HCPCS coding manual. Graduates will emerge with the theoretical grounding and practical skills to seek entry-level medical coding and billing positions in physicians' offices, hospitals, clinics, ambulatory care centers, billing services, or from a home-based location.
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 Virginia
$51,780*
5,330*
13%*
Certification
Upon graduation from our medical billing and coding program for Virginia 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 Virginia
Virginia currently employs 4,710 medical coding and billing specialists.* There are hundreds of medical coding and billing jobs open in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Arlington, Norfolk, Richmond, Alexandria and many other cities in Virginia, 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.
Virginia Medical Coding & Billing FAQs
How can I become a Medical Coder & Biller in Virginia?
- Obtain a high school diploma or GED.
- Enroll in a medical billing and coding program—look for institutions with recognized accreditation in Virginia. Our program here at USCI can be completed in 5 months online.
- Gain hands-on practice through internships, externships, or entry-level roles.
- Sit for certification exams, such as Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A®) or CBCS (Certified Billing and Coding Specialist). We cover the cost of your CBCS exam!
- Seek employment with hospitals, clinics, or billing companies—internships and networking can help. Our career coaches will guide your through the career exploration process and provide feedback on how to improve your resume.
How much does a Medical Coder & Biller make in Virginia?
Medical Coders & Billers in Virginia make on average $51,780* per year according to O*Net.
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