Online Medical Billing & Coding
Certificate
Program For North Carolina Students
Our self-paced, online Medical Billing & Coding program for North Carolina 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
North Carolina residents eager to start a career in healthcare support can prepare themselves 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, handling medical billing, and includes overviews of common claim forms, medical terminology, and the ethical responsibilities of healthcare professionals. Students learn to understand, navigate, and apply current CPT and ICD-10-CM code sets in a variety of healthcare settings. The course covers coding formats, important rules, and how to determine when HCPCS codes should be used, along with a hands-on opportunity to work with the HCPCS coding manual. Graduates will be thoroughly prepared with theoretical instruction and practical skills to pursue entry-level medical coding and billing positions in physicians' offices, hospitals, clinics, ambulatory care centers, billing services, or from the comfort of 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 North Carolina
$47,840*
6,230*
16%*
Certification
Upon graduation from our medical billing and coding program for North 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 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 North Carolina
North Carolina currently employs 5,370 medical coding and billing specialists.* There are hundreds of medical coding and billing jobs open in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville and many other cities in North 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.
North Carolina Medical Coding & Billing FAQs
How can I become a Medical Coder & Biller in North Carolina?
Education: Enroll in a medical coding and billing program, available online or at
local community colleges or online. Programs usually take 6-12 months and cover coding
systems (CPT, ICD-10) and billing processes. Our certificate program here at USCI can be
completed in as little as 5 months.
Certification: Obtain a certification like Certified Professional
Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A®) or Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS).
Certification improves job prospects.
Job Search: Apply for positions in hospitals, clinics, or insurance companies.
Remote opportunities are also common. Our career coaches will help you prepare your
resume and provide guidance on your job search.
Continuing Education: Stay updated on coding standards.
How much does a Medical Coder & Biller make in North Carolina?
Medical Coders & Billers in North Carolina make on average $47,840* per year according to O*Net.
