Students at Ultimate Medical Academy benefit from the university's focus on the healthcare industry. The school offers two options for students interested in a career in medical billing and coding: a diploma program and an Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S). The diploma program can be completed in as little as 10 months, while the A.A.S. degree requires about 15 months. Students learn skills in medical terminology, the healthcare claim cycle, surgical procedures and career management.
Tuition costs vary depending on the program of study and are available upon request from the school. Financial aid options are available.
Ultimate Medical Academy
9309 North Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33612
888-205-2510
ultimatemedical.edu
The career school at Penn Foster is designed for working professionals who need a flexible option for pursuing their education. The university currently offers a diploma program in medical billing and coding that can be completed entirely online in less than a year. Students receive a hands-on training approach in fields such as legalities and ethics, medical terminology, reimbursement methods, anatomy and physiology and medical information management.
The total cost of the Medical Billing and Coding Diploma program was $998 in 2010. Discounts are available for students paying their tuition in full. Payment plans and financial aid are available.
Penn Foster Career School
925 Oak Street
Scranton, PA 18515
800-233-0259
pennfoster.edu
Pinnacle Career Institute offers students the opportunity to earn an Associate of Occupational Studies degree in as little as 16 months. The online courses are designed with busy professionals in mind, and allow students to work at their own pace. Training is received in courses including surgical and lab terminology, insurance billing and coding, business communications, anatomy and physiology, medical laws and billing, and medical terminology.
Tuition costs at Pinnacle Career Institute are available after requesting additional information regarding the degree programs. Financial assistance is available for students who qualify.
Pinnacle Career Institute
1001 E. 101st Terrace
Suite 325
Kansas City, Missouri 64131
866-390-1785
pcitraining.edu