The Code to a New Career!
The need for trained medical coding specialists is on the rise. A profession in medical billing and coding presents numerous benefits, such as employment flexibility, substantial income potential, and the opportunity to impact the healthcare industry positively. The field is in significant demand, as continuous improvements in medical technology necessitate competent professionals. Moreover, it provides prospects for professional growth and numerous specialist certifications. Austin Community College offers both a day and an evening program option.
About the Program
The Medical Billing & Coding CE program consists of nine (9) course sections and may be completed in as little as one to three semesters, depending on when you start.
- HPRS-1006 Essentials of Medical Terminology
- MDCA-1009 Anatomy & Physiology for Medical Assistants
- MDCA-1002 Human Disease/Pathophysiology
- HITT-1053 Legal & Ethical Aspects of Health Info
- HITT-1049 Pharmacology
- HITT-1013 Insurance Coding
- HITT-1041 Coding & Classification Systems
- HITT-2040 Advanced Medical Insurance Billing
- HITT-2045 Coding Certification Exam Review
- Our Day Online Program is Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with an hour for lunch.
- Our Evening Online Program is Monday - Friday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Ready, Set... GO!
Note: Students must have a high school diploma/GED, be proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking skills), are at least eighteen (18) years of age, and have a clean criminal record. To begin, complete the program application from this page and complete steps 1-3 on the checklist.
General Statement of Equivalence: A US equivalency transcript will be needed if a student completed college outside of the US.
Step 1: Print the program application from this page, and complete items 1-3 on the checklist.
Step 2: Call (512) 223-7055, or Email Juanita Peka.
Step 3: Either scan or send a picture from your phone of the completed application to our Applications Specialist, Aida Lasanta, at aida.lasanta@austincc.edu.
For all Castlebranch questions, contact Aida Lasanta, at aida.lasanta@austincc.edu.
Register for Courses
Follow this tutorial to select courses, build your schedule, and register for CE courses.
