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Medical Billing and Coding
Certificate Program Registration
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How to Register
Complete the registration above and
mail with $40 payment to:
USA Center for Continuing Education
555 University Blvd. N./AHE 232, Mobile, AL 36688
www.usacontinuinged.com
Registration is available in person at:
Alpha Hall East, Room 232
555 University Boulevard North
143112-310400-711050-4300
Fax completed form and credit card payment to
(251) 460-7709.
Fax line is available 24/7
555 University Blvd. N. /AHE 232
Mobile, AL 36688
Call (251) 460-7200
Phone registration is available Monday-Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central Time
Medical Billing
and Coding
Certificate
Program
Medical Billing and Coding
Certificate Program
This classroom-based certificate is for
those who:
• prefer a face-to-face class setting
• value interaction and learning from
classmates
Working in medical records is one
of the few health-related occupations
in the medical field that does not
involve hands-on patient care.
Typical work in this field includes:
• coding and billing based on medical histories,
symptoms, examination results, diagnostic tests,
treatment methods, and other services by healthcare
providers
• communicating frequently with physicians and
other healthcare professionals to clarify chart
information or obtain additional information to aid
in billing procedures.
Courses Required
This certificate program has been designed to be
completed in as little as one year when students
take an average of two classes per term. The
curriculum for the Medical Billing and Coding
Certificate program consists of the following
seven courses. Completion of all seven courses is
required to earn a certificate through this program.
• Medical Terminology - fall term
• Beginning ICD-10-CM Diagnosis
Coding - fall term
• Anatomy and Physiology - winter term
• Beginning CPT/HCPCS Procedural
Coding - winter term
• Chart Reviewing for Physicians’
Office Coders - spring term
Coders play an important role in the transmission
of patient records between hospitals and physician
offices and health insurance organizations. By
utilizing classification systems, coders must assign
codes to each treatment and diagnosis for patients
which translate into the reimbursement amounts
covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and other health
insurance companies.
• COMPREHENSIVE CODING I- spring term
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s
Bureau of Labor Statistics employment in this
field is “projected to grow 22 percent from 2012
to 2022, much faster than the average for all
occupations.” The Bureau of Labor reported that
in 2012 there were about 186,300 positions in this
field alone. Most coding positions were in hospitals
or physicians’ offices. In 2012 the Bureau reports
the median annual wage of employees in this field
was $34,160.
Completion of the University of South Alabama’s
Center for Continuing Education Certificate in
Medical Billing and Coding does not confer the
designation of being a certified coder. The Certified
Professional Coder (CPC®) is a registered trademark
of the American Academy of Professional Coders
and is an entity independent of the USA Center for
Continuing Education. Registration and details
regarding sitting for the CPC® exam and certification
requirements can be found at their website www.aapc.
com.
• Comprehensive Coding II and
Certified Coder Exam Prep- summer
term
Medical Billing and Coding
Certificate Program
Application Information
To enroll in the Medical Billing and Coding Certificate program, send completed application form, and
a $40 non-refundable application fee to:
University of South Alabama
Center for Continuing Education
555 University Blvd. N./ AHE 232
Mobile, AL 36688
For questions or more information about the
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Program
contact us by phone or e-mail.
TEL: (251) 460-7200
EMAIL: usacontinuinged@southalabama.edu
www.usacontinuinged.com
Attendance Policy:
Students MUST attend 80% of all class meetings within a
course unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor.
Maximum of excused absences per course will depend on
length of course. Each instructors will notify students of number of excused absences allowable for their course in writing
as part of the course syllabus.
Cancellations/ Refunds:
The University of South Alabama reserves the right to cancel
any course for which there is not sufficient enrollment. Should
a course be canceled after you enroll, you may transfer to
another class or receive a full refund. Decisions to cancel a
course, based on enrollment, are made three business days
prior to the course start date, see course description for
specific cancellation details. Failure to attend classes does not
constitute withdrawal. Decisions to cancel your registration
can be made by calling, faxing or emailing our department and
must be received by 5 p.m. at least three business days prior to
the start of your class. Refund requests received after this will
not be granted.
The University of South Alabama provides equal educational opportunities to and is open and accessible to all qualified students
without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or qualified handicap/disability, with respect to all of its programs and
activities.