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Medical Billing and Coding Training and Education

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Choose From Two Medical Billing and Coding Training and Degree Programs:

If you are seeking a quality medical billing and coding education, Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) offers medical billing and coding training designed to help you develop knowledge and skills. Depending on which healthcare program you choose, you can be on your way to a medical billing and coding career in under a year!

Medical Billing and Coding Diploma – In as few as 10 months, you can earn a Medical Billing and Coding Diploma from UMA. This program focuses on the competencies that are in demand by a wide variety of healthcare organizations. Upon completing the diploma program, you’ll have the training and credentials necessary to apply for entry-level job opportunities in hospitals, outpatient clinics, physicians’ offices, dental practices and other employers in the expanding healthcare field.

Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Coding Degree
– If you are willing to invest a little more time to attain higher education, UMA’s online campus offers an Associate of Science degree in Medical Billing and Coding that can be completed in as few as 18 months. This degree program prepares you to process healthcare claims and medical records, apply ICD-9 diagnosis and coding procedures, and accurately code medical and surgical procedures. It also covers essential business, communication and healthcare topics. Upon graduation, you will be ready to pursue entry-level medical billing and coding positions.

Enjoy the Convenience of Online Learning or Attend Class On-ground Campus

Students throughout the United States can enroll in UMA’s flexible online medical billing and coding training programs, while Florida residents may choose to complete the Diploma program at the Tampa campus. Whether you pursue your education on-campus or online, UMA’s faculty, staff and administration are committed to your success. You will receive support and encouragement at every step as you progress along the path to your new healthcare career.

Prepare for Your Medical Billing and Coding Certification

Both UMA’s Medical Billing and Coding Diploma program and Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Coding degree program prepare students to take the Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) exam offered through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). This industry-recognized certification demonstrates coding skill and accuracy to potential employers.

Explore Financial Aid Options to Fund Your Education

When planning your medical billing and coding education, financing options are an important consideration. UMA’s Student Finance Planners are dedicated to guiding you through the many alternatives. They are available to answer your questions and will help you understand all the financial aid sources for which you may qualify.

Federal Student Aid for those who qualify can help cover costs such as tuition, supplies and books. Other types of aid – including scholarships, grants and loans – also are available to students who qualify. You may apply for merit- and need-based scholarships through state-sponsored programs and private organizations, as well as employer tuition reimbursement programs and federal tax credits for certain documented educational expenses. Your education is an investment in yourself; and the many financial aid options available to students who qualify can help offset your expenses.

Join the Ranks of Medical Billing and Coding Professionals

If you enjoy working with computers and have exceptional attention to detail, you may be well suited for a career as a medical billing and coding professional. There is an ongoing demand for qualified candidates in this field, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a 20% increase in medical records and health information technician jobs – including medical billers and coders – through 2018.*

UMA is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). ABHES is the only agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as both an institutional and specialized accreditor focused on healthcare training and education.

For more information about UMA’s on-campus or online healthcare training programs, please contact us today!

Fact Box:

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (including Billers and Coders) is expected to grow over 20% between 2008 and 2018.

 

Q: WHAT IS THE CURRENT COST OF THIS PROGRAM?
       
A: Registration Fee $ 150.00
  Tuition (including books) $ 15,400.00

The amount quoted does not factor in individual circumstances such a transfer credits, repeated courses and/or price changes. One set of books is included in tuition but students are charged for any book replacements. UMA does not offer on-campus room and board.
Q: WHAT IS THE REPORTED GRADUATION TIME FOR THIS PROGRAM, ASSUMING CONTINUOUS, FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT?
   
A: The normal time for this program is 42 weeks. 78% of graduates from this program finished in this time.
 
The graduation rate is calculated based on the cumulative results of UMA students who graduated between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012. The actual length of the program will vary from normal time based on individual circumstances such as choosing to attend part time, failing or retaking a course or courses, changing programs, or choosing to take a greater than full-time course load. Since normal time includes weeks when students may not be attending classes, it also differs from the amount of instructional time, as further specified in the UMA catalog. The graduation rate is calculated using the formula provided by the U.S. Department of Education.

Q:
WHAT IS THE JOB PLACEMENT RATE FOR STUDENTS COMPLETING THE PROGRAM?
   
A: The job placement rate for students who complete the program from the UMA Online campus is 70%, from the Tampa campus is 73% and from the Clearwater campus is 75%.
 
This is the placement rate for students graduating from the program during the 2011-2012 Award Year who were reported as placed to UMA’s accrediting agency, ABHES. The rate was calculated using ABHES methodology. Placements may or may not be in the standard occupations published in these disclosures.
Q: WHAT FINANCING OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR THIS PROGRAM?
   
A: In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, students may use loans to finance their education. The median loan debt for program graduates is as follows:
 
  Title IV: $ 9,502
  Private: $ 0
  Institutional: $ 0
 
 
 
The median loan debt for Federal loans is calculated based on students who graduated between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, using the formula provided by the U.S Department of Education. An individual's loan debt will vary based on individual factors such as a student's decision to pay for the program from sources other than student loans or to borrow more than is needed to pay the direct costs of education, transfer credits, course failures, and program changes. Private educational loan data are based only on information reported to UMA.

Important Notice:
To assist potential students in making an informed decision to attend UMA, and in accordance with U.S. Department of Education requirements, Ultimate Medical Academy publishes certain information for programs that prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. The information contained in this document does not constitute a promise or guarantee of future performance. UMA reserves the right to adjust tuition and fees, modify programs of study and revise information at any time, in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, standards and guidance. Numerous factors affect a student’s ability to graduate and secure employment. UMA cannot and does not guarantee or estimate the likelihood of on-time completion, graduation or employment for any student.

For more information on student graduation rates, retention and placement rates, and student financial obligations click here.