Medical Billing & Coding

A Medical Billing and Coding professional is one who likes the medical field, but prefers to work not with patients, but with patients’ data. This type of individual is responsible, organized and can retain large amounts of information. They multi-task well, enjoy reading, and are skilled with computers.

NTI’s Medical Billing and Coding program is designed to help meet the demands for industry current professionals with the knowledge and skills to pursue career opportunities in the growing healthcare industry. The program covers medical terminology, computerized billing procedures and medical coding and basic pharmacology. The Medical Billing and Coding program is approved for Distance Education delivery method by our accreditor, the Council on Occupational Education.

Medical Billing and Coding (MBC) professionals create and manage important medical documents. You’ll look at patient records, determine the services they used, and translate that into billing codes for insurance reimbursement. During the Medical Billing & Coding training program you’ll learn to process treatment records and insurance information. Additionally, you’ll learn about the insurance claims process, insurance codes, the appeals process, and more.

Training includes. HIPAA & Legal Aspects; Electronic Health Records; Medical Terminology; Computer Skills; and much more.

Everyone learns differently. NTI’s Healthcare training was built to address each student’s individual learning style. Our unique blended learning format was created especially for adult learners, and offers a high degree of flexibility. This innovative and successful approach sets NTI apart from other schools. Here are just some of the benefits:

• Flexibility and Convenience - Our hybrid instruction format allows you to custom design an online participation schedule that works for YOU
• Hands-on Lab with set schedules for in-person attendance at the campus.
• Robust and Interactive Courseware hosted on the Learning Management System (LMS).

• Graduate in 9 months
• Flexible schedules
• Earn nationally recognized certifications
• Job placement assistance after graduation

Listed below are general requirements and procedures that NTI has established for all students seeking admission. Some programs have additional requirements and other requirements, which can be found in the individual program sections of this Catalog.

Before any payment is made, all students must take part in an admissions interview with one of our Admissions Representatives. During the interview, the advisor will explain the program, determine eligibility for admission to the program, and discuss financial aid and payment options.

Hybrid Learning. Hybrid delivery means that hands on skills and some lectures are completed in person on campus. Assignments may be completed off campus (remote). Hybrid classes are designed for learners who can demonstrate they will be successful with off campus learning. Please note that Hybrid Learning is not available for those using VA benefits.

All Healthcare programs offer a flexible schedule. As part of enrollment each student must also select a Lab schedule. Lab is defined as reserved instructor time. There is mandatory in-person attendance for ~1.0 hour lecture daily within the scheduled lab time. If lecture is not attended, attendance for the entire scheduled lab period will be zero. There are multiple lab schedules for the Healthcare programs, and students may select one; labs are filled on a first come, first serve basis.

To achieve full time attendance of 25 hours per week, a student must participate in labs, attend lectures, and complete weekly assignments.

Start dates. Courses start every 3 weeks. NTI has moved away from traditional semesters; start dates and frequency are subject to change.

Tuition & Fees.

• Tuition: $14,995
• Application fee (non-refundable): $60
• Registration fee: $225
• Tech fee: $80
• Content access fee: $475
• Total: $15,835

(Rates subject to change.) Application fees are a one-time fee at NTI and will not be charged to a student who has already paid them upon enrollment.

Additional costs. Estimated cost of required books: $514.95.

Cost of attendance (effective 8/24/26). NTI’s program cost report lists tuition of $14,995, fees of $780 and $515 of books, supplies, tools or exam costs, for a direct cost of $16,290 for a full-time student. Including estimated food & housing, personal expenses and transportation, the estimated cost of attendance is $32,954 off campus and $25,082 living with parents.

Financial aid. This program is one of NTI’s Title IV eligible programs. The starting point for all financial aid is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); NTI’s FAFSA School Code is 041851. Aid programs include the Federal Pell Grant, the Maine State Grant, Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, Direct PLUS Loans and alternative/private loans.

GI Bill® & veterans. NTI is approved by the Maine State Approving Agency for Department of Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits. Veterans must apply for benefits directly with the VA; NTI will certify enrollment and academic progress to the VA. Please note that Hybrid Learning is not available for those using VA benefits.

As a Medical Billing & Coding professional, you’ll spend your workday reading and analyzing patient records, determining correct codes for records, and using codes to bill insurance companies.

Specifically, Medical Billing Professionals work in physician offices, ambulatory centers, healthcare organizations, and more. Once your education is complete, NTI’s Career Services Office helps you find a job with help filling out applications, resume and cover letter prep, interview techniques, employer connections and job fairs.

Completion, placement & licensure.

Medical Billing & Coding, Auburn Extension Campus (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 CPL reporting period). 75% graduation rate; 75% total completion rate; 100% graduation placement rate; 100% total placement rate.

The rates reported for each program follow formulas prescribed by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). COE requires a minimum graduation/completion rate of 60% and a minimum placement and licensure rate of 70% where applicable.