Medical Billing & Coding at UGA

Whether you’re just starting work or transitioning into a different field, there has never been a better time to enter a career in Medical Billing and Coding. This course will prepare you for success in this rewarding career as you learn about legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, and third-party payer requirements. You will also be able to choose a voucher for the professional certification that best aligns with your interests and career goals.

More than one million practicing physicians in the United States rely on medical billers and coders to receive payment for their services. Besides medical facilities, positions are available with health insurance companies, specialty pharmacies, medical suppliers, consulting firms, and national medical coding and billing companies, so the opportunities are nearly endless!

Credits

37.000

Duration

370.00

hours

Next Offering

None

Online – Self Paced

Cost

$

3,295.00

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Available offerings

Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included)

Dates

7/1/2025

–

6/30/2026

Online – Self Paced

Code

0783-006

Cost

$

3,295.00

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About this course

What you’ll learn

Medical coding terminology is required for medical coding, including the structures and functions of the human body
The disorders and medical procedures common to each body system
Legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to the field, including HIPAA compliance and third-party guidelines for filing insurance claims.
The main coding manuals: ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II.
How to code diagnoses, services, and procedures for all systems of the body
Fundamentals of medical billing & coding and medical terminology
Word parts and the structures and functions of the human body

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Accommodations

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education is committed to providing equal access to continuing education programs for students living with permanent or temporary disabilities. Learn more about the program accommodations (Opens in a new window).

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, in order to sit for national certification exams, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Therefore, it is recommended you have this before enrolling in this course.

Textbooks

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbook, workbook, and codebooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement, by Michelle A. Green
Accompanying Workbook: Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement
ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians
CPT Professional
HCPCS Level II Professional
ICD-10-PCS: Professional

Choice of study guide/voucher package upon course completion:

Official CPC Certification Study Guide
CBCS Study Guide
Professional Review Guide for the CCA Examination

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