Medical Coding and Billing is an online course delivered via Blackboard in two separate courses. The course is offered through Continuing Education as a Short-term training course and consists of two sessions, Part I and Part II. Once students successfully complete Part I, they will move forward and register for Part II. Students must register and pay separately for each course. After successfully completing both courses, students may register for the National Board exam to earn their credentials. Students have the option of sitting for their exam through AHIMA or AAPC. Your options are Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P) issued through AHIMA. Or students may test with AAPC as a Certified Professional Coder.

This course is Online Asynchronous learning course. Students may view instructional materials at any time they choose and does not include a live video lecture component. Students have 24/7 access to this self-guided course to submit assignments. PCC recommends devoting 12 – 15 hours per week to your studies to assure you complete by the scheduled end date as course extensions are not allowed.

Requirements:
1) High school or high school equivalent graduate
2) Computer skills
3) Due to the complexity of the course, current or previous work history in the medical field is suggested, but not required.

PART I – 16 weeks/186hours

Click here to view the course syllabus
$180 – Registration/Tuition plus required textbooks (see additional information below)

SECTION	DATE	LOCATION	SCHEDULE	REGISTER
CLOSED	May 15 – Sept. 1 Registration Deadline, May 8 by 4 p.m.	Online	Online – Asynchronous
	Sept. 12 – Dec. 29 Registration Opens, July 6 Registration Deadline, Sept. 5	Online	Online – Asynchronous

PART I TOTAL FEES:

• Registration/Tuition – $180
  This course is not charged by credit hour, it is a continuing education course and the course fee is a flat rate of $180.
  
• Essentials of Medical Language with Connect Access
  Publisher: McGraw-Hill; $107.07 (180 days full access from day of activation)
  E-book with Connect Access; Required purchase, hard copy of the textbook is not allowed.
  Students will be provided with a direct link to purchase in their Welcome email 3 days prior to the first day of class.
  **Students who are sponsored by an outside agency/third party, must purchase directly from the Bookstore. Contact the Bookstore for the exact price.

Please Note: This is a Continuing Education/short-term training course and does not qualify for FAFSA. Course registration and textbooks are required to be paid for out of pocket. Students seeking financial assistance must contact their local NCWorks Career Center or Telamon Corporation.

PART II – 16 weeks/200 hours

Click here to view the course syllabus
$180 – Registration/Tuition plus required textbooks (see additional information below)

SECTION	DATE	LOCATION	SCHEDULE	REGISTER
49709	May 15 – Sept. 1 Registration Deadline, May 8	Online	Online – Asynchronous
	Sept. 12 – Dec. 29 Registration Opens, July 6 Registration Deadline, Sept. 5	Online	Online – Asynchronous

PART II TOTAL FEES:

• Registration/Tuition – $180
  This course is not charged by credit hour, it is a continuing education course and the course fee is a flat rate of $180.
  Scholarships may be available for NC Residents only for MCB Part II only. More information will be sent to students via email after they have registered.
  
• Board Exam – $299, Certified Coding Associate (CCA) issued by AHIMA; Students may also select to sit for the Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) issued by AHIMA ($399).
  *If sponsored by PCC, students must take the CCA exam.
  Student will register and pay on their own at the completion of Part II when they are ready to test.
  
• TEXTBOOKS
  Pro Fee Coder Bundle 2023
  ISBN: 9781646315888
  Publisher: AAPC/Valid through April 1, 2024 (Hard copies)
  $229.99 (plus shipping and tax)
  
  Let’s Code It!; 2022-2023 with Connect Access Card;
  Publisher: McGraw-Hill; $107.07 (180 days full access from day of activation)
  E-book with Connect Access; Required purchase, hard copy of the textbook is not allowed.
  Students will be provided with a direct link to purchase in their Welcome email 3 days prior to the first day of class.
  
  **Students who are sponsored by an outside agency/third party, must purchase directly from the Bookstore. Contact the Bookstore for the exact price.

Please Note: This is a Continuing Education/short-term training course and does not qualify for FAFSA.
Scholarships may be available for NC Residents for MCB Part II only. More information will be sent to students via email after they have registered.