Medical Insurance Billing & Coding Specialist

This program is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the field of medical insurance billing and coding, medical terminology, and coding and classification systems. Upon completion of the program students will be eligible to work in hospitals, physician’s office, health care agencies, and private billing companies.

The campus facility is a single-story building facility that is equipped with several classrooms, a break room area, offices, multi-purpose room, and a reception area. Students will learn by utilizing various types of medical and office equipment and computers. The class ratio is 1 Instructor per 20 students for most programs.

• Complete your entire program in 9 months or less
• Evening classes available
• Become an entry-level medical biller and coder and join one of the fastest growing career fields
• Classes are flexible and are perfect for those with busy lives seeking to advance their career options
• Small class sizes with excellent access to experienced faculty

Our academic standards for our students and employees are high and what sets Infinity College apart is our duty to prepare capable men and women to excel educationally, in their career and personally.

Applicants interested in enrolling in one of our programs of study should contact the school, schedule an appointment for an admissions evaluation, and take an entrance exam. Applicants should be at least 17 years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED and must successfully pass the entrance exam prior to admission, submit all required documents, and satisfy tuition. Additional admissions criteria may apply depending upon the program of interest.

Schedule. Day: Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 2:30pm. Evening: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 5:30pm to 9:30pm.

The program is offered on-line and on-campus; it is 900 clock hours, about 9 months on the day schedule (13.5 months maximum at 150%) or 12.5 months on the evening schedule (18.75 months maximum at 150%). The online program replaces Healthcare Provider CPR with MIBC 109 Billing and Coding Simulation.

Start dates. New Students may enroll at any time. Classes start at frequent intervals; therefore, prospective students should consult an Admissions Representative for the dates of the next starting class.

Cost of attendance. Total cost: $15,000.

• Tuition: $12,535
• Registration Fee: $100
• Administrative Fee: $250
• Use of Lab/Clinical Equipment: $225
• Textbooks: $990
• Technology Fee: $450
• Supplies: $450

Textbooks and supplies are included in the total cost above ($990 textbooks, $450 supplies). Certification/license exam fees are not included in the cost of your tuition.

Federal financial aid. To be considered for Federal Financial Aid, a student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Infinity College's FAFSA school code is 042454.

Ways to pay. Financial aid (Pell Grants and student loans, for those who qualify), TOPS, cash, credit card, payment plan, tuition reimbursement, direct bill, vendor approved programs and GI Bill. Direct bill: students may have employers offering to pay school tuition directly; the employer creates an account with Infinity College and the financing assistance office sends a billing statement directly to the employer. Vendor approved programs: students may be approved for tuition assistance from various governmental agencies.

Payment plans. A plan tailored to meet your needs while attending school can be arranged at the time of registration. The school may, at the discretion of the Director, change this plan at an additional cost of $25 each time. The Infinity College Tuition Contract provides a financial planning option that allows the student to pay tuition and fees in equal installments.

Veterans and other funding. Selected study programs at Infinity College are approved by the Veterans Affairs for enrollment of those eligible to receive benefits under Section 3676, Chapters 30 or 32, Title 38. Additional funding may be obtained for eligible candidates through programs including the Louisiana Department of Workforce Services and Louisiana Rehabilitative Services (LRS). The M.J. Foster Promise Program provides financial assistance to eligible students, as long as funds are available.

Out-of-pocket expenses (not included in tuition). ID $10. Fees incurred prior to enrolling: entrance exam $20. Optional: graduation fee $100.

Students are eligible to sit for certification exams upon successful completion of the program (Medical Biller, Medical Coder, CPR and Electronic Health Records). Passing the certification and/or licensure examination is not guaranteed. Upon completion of the program students will be eligible to work in hospitals, physician’s office, health care agencies, and private billing companies.

Career services. Our career services department provides assistance to all graduates of programs at no charge. However, while career service assistance may be provided, it is understood that the school cannot promise nor guarantee employment to any student or its graduates. Assistance may include employment orientation prior to graduation, assistance with applications and employment forms, efforts to provide interviews with prospective employers, and contacts with employers to identify job openings.

Online course access. You will be able to access your online course(s) through Moodle using your student email.

Student engagement. Online courses must engage students in as much contact as equivalent face-to-face courses. An eight-week online course must engage students for a minimum of 4.5 hours per week in Moodle, in addition to reading textbook material and crafting assignments for submission.

Synchronous and asynchronous. Most commonly, the synchronous activity for Infinity College Online courses is a virtual classroom that allows real-time voice, text, and in some cases video chat between instructors and students. Asynchronous courses are online courses where students do not have to log into the course at a specific time; students still engage with the instructor and other students on a regular basis using activities such as forums.

Attendance. For verification of enrollment in online courses, students must log in during week 1 of each term or semester. Students who do not attend within the first week of a term by submitting an assignment that can receive a grade will be dropped from the course.

Who succeeds online. Students who are self-starters, good at meeting deadlines, able to work independently and in teams, and have reliable and consistent access to the internet are likely to be successful in accelerated online courses.