Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
This certificate prepares individuals for diagnostic and procedural coding and billing positions in settings such as clinics, physician offices, hospitals, managed care organizations, private billing, or insurance companies. The program includes theoretical and laboratory instruction as well as professional practice affiliation. This certification will also prepare students to begin careers as professional coders and/or billers and prepare students for AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) certification. AHIMA will allow students the opportunity to prepare to take specific coding and/or billing certifications.
Website Link to the program: Allied Health - Eastern Arizona College (eac.edu)
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
34
Hours
39
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Thatcher/Gila County
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Type of Attainment:
Certification or License;
Name of Credential
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist - Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
EAC administers three types of financial aid: grants, employment, and scholarships.
Please contact EAC Financial Aid Dept at (928) 428-8287.
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,500.00 *estimated between $1,200-$1,800 for the length of the program, with $1,500 being the mid-range expense.
Graduation Fees
$10.00 *Applicable to any student participating in commencement ceremonies.
In-State Tuition
$2,700.00 *estimate based on 2024-25 rates
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$11,400.00 *estimate based on 2024-25 rates
Total In-State Program Cost
$4,210.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$12,910.00
