Use this Medical Coding and Billing (MCB) application checklist as a guide for successfully completing the application process for the college and the MCB program. All application materials must be received on or before the 1st Monday in May of each year.

Complete College Enrollment

For consideration of program admittance, you must have completed Chattanooga State enrollment before the program deadline.  If you are not a current student at Chattanooga State, please complete a College application online and choose “Credit Division” then choose “Medical Coding and Billing”. Successful completion of all admission requirements to Chattanooga State entails:

• Submitting all official transcripts, vaccination, proof of citizenship, etc.
• Testing (if applicable)
• Orientation (if applicable)

Go to the admission status page to check on your admission status.

Once College Enrollment is Complete

Meet with a MCB advisor or completion coach to develop your academic plan. All learning support classes should be completed first (if applicable). The prerequisite and general education classes will lighten the load once in the program. Points are awarded for completed courses in the selection process. At the face-to-face information session you will have the opportunity to meet with a MCB faculty member to create an academic plan; or call (423) 697-4450 to set up an appointment to meet with the completion coach.

Transfer Student

If taking classes at another college and applying directly to the program: Start Chattanooga State admission process early. Be sure to include transcripts that you are presently taking even though in progress. As soon as final grades are posted, have your transcript sent immediately to Chattanooga State Admission’s Office to be evaluated. This way you can be fully admitted by the program deadline date.

Program Requirements before Deadline:

• Attend a Medical Coding and Billing Information Session.

To be included in the Medical Coding and Billing applicant pool:

• Must be fully admitted to the college by program deadline date
• Must maintain a “C” or better in all courses
• All learning support courses must be completed
• Must have a minimal 2.0 GPA
• Must have attended a required program information session

Remember: The point calculation assessment will include spring courses that are in progress at time of the application deadline. Therefore, if you do not attend Chattanooga State, immediately after your spring grades are posted, send your final transcripts to the Chattanooga State Admission Office so they can be evaluated.

Turning in Program Application

Complete College Enrollment is required before program deadline for consideration of program admittance. All admission requirements must be completed before attempting to apply. Once the admission process is complete a Tiger ID and password will be sent to you. This will be needed to log-in to the application system.

Complete the Allied Health Online Application.

Saving the application will allow you to return and make changes. Submitting the application is final and cannot be edited. 

Note: After deadline date: If your MCB file is complete and you meet the MCB Selection Committee’s minimum criteria, you will be contacted for a personal interview.