Medical Billing and Coding · Alaska
Medical Billing and Coding colleges in Alaska
CampusPin lists 6 U.S. colleges in Alaska that offer Medical Billing and Coding programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Medical Billing and Coding trains you to translate diagnoses and procedures into standardized codes and to prepare and follow insurance claims for healthcare providers.
Schools in Alaska that offer Medical Billing and Coding
Alaska Christian College
Soldotna, AK · Community College · Private
Tuition
$9,014
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
60
Charter College
Anchorage, AK · University · Private
Tuition
$18,678
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,277
Ilisagvik College
Barrow, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$5,260
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
175
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$7,566
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
7,550
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$8,640
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,029
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$6,960
Acceptance
63%
Enrollment
1,160
Medical Billing and Coding programs in Alaska: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 6 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
6
Public / private
4 / 2
Universities / 2-year
5 / 1
Cities represented
5
In-state tuition range
$5,260–$18,678
Median in-state tuition
$8,103
Lowest published in-state tuition
Ilisagvik College
$5,260
Most selective
University of Alaska Southeast
63% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Alaska Anchorage
7,550 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Medical Billing and Coding program
- Assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes from clinical documentation and applying official coding guidelines
- Applying CPT and HCPCS Level II codes to procedures, services, and supplies, including modifiers
- Medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, and disease and treatment fundamentals
- Working the full claim cycle: charge entry, clean-claim submission, remittance posting, and appeals
- Billing rules for Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers, including coverage and medical necessity
- Using electronic health record and practice-management software for data entry and claim scrubbing
- HIPAA privacy and security rules, plus fraud, abuse, and compliance safeguards
- Reading and resolving claim denials, edits, and rejections to support reimbursement
- Preparing for certification exams such as the AAPC CPC or AHIMA CCA and CCS
Where a Medical Billing and Coding degree can lead
- Medical Coder
- Medical Biller
- Medical Records Specialist
- Coding Specialist
- Claims Processor
- Reimbursement Specialist
Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 medical records specialists median $50,250).
A Medical Billing and Coding program teaches you to read a clinical record and assign the correct standardized codes, working with the ICD-10-CM diagnosis set, CPT procedure codes, and HCPCS Level II codes. You study medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, and the documentation that supports each code, then learn to enter and check claims inside electronic health record and practice-management software. Coursework covers the claim cycle end to end: charge entry, clean-claim submission to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers, reading remittance advice, and resolving denials and appeals. You also cover HIPAA privacy rules, fraud and abuse safeguards, and payer-specific edits. Where Health Information Management governs records across their full lifecycle and Health Informatics analyzes clinical data for care teams, this program centers on the coding and reimbursement workflow itself.
Most people enter through a certificate or associate program at a community college or technical school, often while working in a clinic, hospital, or billing office. Employers frequently look for a credential such as the CPC from the AAPC or the CCA or CCS from AHIMA, earned by passing a proctored exam; verify which certification a program prepares you for and whether it sits for that exam. Programs are not all the same, so check that the curriculum is current with active code sets and payer rules, since these change yearly. Work settings range from physician offices and hospitals to remote billing companies, and many roles reward accuracy, attention to payer detail, and steady continuing education. Pay, demand, and the value of a given credential vary by employer, setting, and region, and a program is preparation, not a promise of a specific job or wage.
In federal data for the closely related occupation of medical records specialists, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median wage of $50,250 and projects employment to grow about 7.1% from 2024 to 2034; a postsecondary nondegree award is the typical entry-level education for that occupation. National figures are occupation-wide medians across all experience levels, not starting wages or graduate outcomes.
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