Medical Billing and Coding

Whether you are just starting work or transitioning from a different field, there has never been a better time to enter a career in medical billing and coding. More than one million practicing physicians in the U.S. rely on medical billers and coders to receive payment for their services. Medical billing and coding positions are in-demand within medical facilities, health insurance companies, specialty pharmacies, medical suppliers, consulting firms, and national medical coding and billing companies.

With the right medical billing and coding training, the opportunities are nearly endless!

Spring 2026 - JCC Main Campus - Room E-130

March 3, 2026 - May 19, 2026

Classes run Tues/Thurs from 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Course Contact

Hours:

80 hours

Clinical Externship

Hours:

40 hours

Cost: $1,899 (textbook included)

Registration Closes: February 20, 2026

Medical billing and coding is one of the fastest-growing careers in the healthcare industry today! The need for professionals who understand how to code healthcare services and procedures for third-party insurance reimbursement is growing substantially. Physician practices hospitals, pharmacies, long-term care facilities, chiropractic practices, physical therapy practices, and other healthcare providers all depend on medical billing and coding for insurance carrier reimbursement.

This billing and coding program offers the skills needed to perform complex coding and billing procedures. The program covers: CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), the ICD-10 for both diagnosis and procedure coding, and basic claims processes for insurance reimbursements. This billing and coding program delivers the skills learners need to solve insurance billing and coding problems.

It details proper assignment of codes and the process to file claims for reimbursement.

The My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship may be available to eligible military spouses pursuing continuing education courses leading to certification for employment. Please note that textbook costs are not covered by the MyCAA scholarship. Students are responsible for this expense; the textbook for this course is $150.

To receive funding, eligible military spouses must submit their Education and Training Plan (ETP) to MyCAA between January 1, 2026, and February 9, 2026.

Traditional Army tuition assistance, GI Bill® funding and traditional college financial aid does not apply.

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

• Build medical terms using word parts
• Interpret medical terms
• Describe the various medical specialties
• Recognize medical terms associated with various body systems
• Demonstrate the interconnectedness of body structures
• Communicate effectively in a professional healthcare environment
• Identify the important role of a medical coder in upholding ethical billing practices and in obtaining reimbursement for healthcare services
• Correctly use the ICD-10-CM for diagnostic coding
• Correctly use CPT codes for coding medical procedures
• Apply national and local HCPCS codes and modifiers
• Explain the purpose and use of ICD-10-PCS codes

After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exams essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. As learners progress through their program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility. Any additional expenses incurred for the optional externship will be the financial responsibility of the student.

Disclosure: In partnership with Jefferson Community College, this program will be fully delivered by Condensed Curriculum International (CCI). CCI is headquartered at 214 Little Falls Road Fairfield, NJ 07004. There are no additional costs students are expected to incur as a result of enrolling in the educational program.