In this flexible online job training program you’ll learn to analyze medical records, assign codes for indexing diagnoses, provide information for reimbursement and other key medical billing and coding tasks. Graduates will be ready to work in medical offices, clinics, hospitals and other medical facilities.
The online program for medical billing at UAF is a great option for career changers or anyone who is looking for solid employment opportunities in the medical field. Offered fully online, this occupational training program is also a great fit for students with careers and families, or who live outside Alaska.
Medical billing is the process of creating and submitting claims to insurance companies in order to receive payment for health care services provided. The medical biller works with patients, health care providers (such as physicians, hospitals, physical therapists and outpatient facilities), and health payers to negotiate and arrange for payments due. It’s also the job of the medical biller to ensure that the data on an insurance claim is accurate and that the claim is adjudicated correctly.
This 12-credit online job training program includes the following courses:
Pay in-state tuition no matter where you live when you study online at UAF. Emphasizing practical career training that will help you stand out in a competitive job market, our online programs connect you with faculty, peers and advisors in a supportive virtual classroom.
The estimated cost for the medical billing program based on current rates is $3,660.
See what your dollars go toward on the UAF eCampus Tuition and Fees page.
At UAF, online courses typically do not have set meeting times but do have weekly deadlines. While there are some standard practices, each course is designed by the instructor to best teach the material. Most courses run the full length of the 16-week semester.
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Wednesday-Friday: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
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