About
Medical Coding – Online at United Career Institute in Irwin, Pennsylvania, prepares students for medical coding and billing responsibilities in healthcare settings. The program develops skills in assigning CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes, managing health information, maintaining electronic health records, and handling billing tasks. It leads to an associate degree and prepares students for the Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice pathway, with the CPC-A credential earned after passing the corresponding certification exam. Delivered online, the program is designed for completion in two years or less and includes interactive labs, an externship, and career services. The educational journey concludes with an externship arranged with school assistance, where students apply coding skills in healthcare situations. The page’s required-information form includes a high school education field with High School Diploma or GED options.
At a glance
- Format: online
- Leads to: CPC-A credential
- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
- Scholarships: available (per the school's page)
Organization
United Career Institute - Irwin
United Career Institute is a career training school in Irwin, Pennsylvania, with online program options. It trains people for careers in medical assisting, medical billing and coding, medical office administration, practical nursing, and phlebotomy. The school offers an online associate degree option alongside online diploma programs and an online/hybrid practical nursing pathway. Medical Assisting and Clinical Medical Assistant students complete coursework online with in-person clinical days, while practical nursing students combine online lectures with hands-on lab experiences at the school or regional healthcare facilities. Its career training model also includes interactive medical labs, medical externships, academic support, personalized attention, and career services. The residential campus serves students from Westmoreland, Allegheny, and Indiana Counties, while online programs serve students in the Pittsburgh area and Central Pennsylvania.