Enrollment procedures & Admission policy
Student is required to interview with instructor before enrollment is allowed. Student must complete both application forms before enrollment will be allowed. Below are required qualifications and/or experience before enrollment is allowed:
Education Required
- Official High school transcript, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or Associate Degree transcript
- Must be submitted to CUHA prior to enrollment:
Address:
CUHA Admissions
4458 Kayla Cove
Memphis, TN 38141 - Successfully completed a Medical terminology class within past five years,
- Successfully completed an Anatomy & Physiology course within the past five years,
- Successfully completed a Medical Coding (CPT and/or ICD-9-CM) or Billing class,
- At minimum six months experience in one or all of described items
- Allied healthcare course work (e.g. Nursing, Dental, and Physical Therapy).
- Certificate and/or transcript must be submitted prior to enrollment.
Experience: Resume Required
- Resume must be submitted prior to enrollment
- At minimum six months experience in one or all of described items
- Medical coding (CPT and/or ICD-9-CM)
- Billing and filing medical claims
- Allied healthcare experience (e.g. Nursing, Dental, and Physical Therapy).
If student has no medical experience, the student is required to enroll in a Medical Terminology, Anatomy and a beginning Coding/Billing class before enrollment is allowed. Certification of completion must be submitted with enrollment application.
All students must have Reading Comprehension, Problem Solving, and Analytic skills to be successful in the PMCC.
Students are allowed re-admission provided that the student is in good standing with CUHA. Refer to general information.
AAPC's Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Apprentice (CPC-A) that are seeking Continue Education Units (CEU's) are allowed to enroll in any class provided they give a week advance notice to the CUHA. Coder must complete both application forms before enrollment will be allowed. Certification of completion will be provided to coder. Fees vary according to CEU's required. Refer to individual classes stated fees.