Aurora Billing, Coding & Consulting

Who We Are
Aurora Billing, Coding & Consulting is a professional healthcare billing and coding services firm located in Eagle River, Alaska. Founded and led by Tricia Tuttle—an accomplished medical coder, auditor, and educator with over 20 years of industry experience—our firm was established to support both medical providers and individuals pursuing careers in medical billing and coding. With a unique blend of real-world billing services and targeted educational programming, we aim to serve as a trusted resource for accuracy, compliance, and growth in the medical reimbursement space. Our mission is to simplify complex processes, increase collections, and cultivate expertise through high-quality training and hands-on guidance.

What Services We Offer
Aurora’s services are divided into two primary areas: Provider Services and Educational Programs.

Provider Services
We offer a full suite of medical billing services designed to help providers maintain healthy revenue cycles and reduce administrative burdens. These include:

Accurate claims coding and timely submission

Payment posting and reconciliation

Issuing patient statements and following up on collections

Comprehensive audit services to identify and correct billing issues

Credentialing and payer enrollment assistance for new or expanding providers

Our billing services are customized to the specific needs of each provider and compatible with leading software systems like Kareo/Tebra, NextGen, Therapy Notes, OptiMantra, and Office Ally.

Educational Programs
We are also a trusted educational partner for individuals pursuing professional certification or looking to sharpen their billing and coding knowledge. Our offerings include:

Condensed certification preparation for credentials like CPC, CPB, CPMA, and CEMC

Pre-exam refresher courses and continuing education for both employers and employees

Foundational training in medical insurance processes and billing systems

Personalized tutoring—available both virtually and in-person—for individuals or small groups

Vision Statement
To be Alaska’s most trusted and respected provider of medical billing, coding, and healthcare education—empowering providers and professionals through accuracy, expertise, and integrity.

Mission Statement
Our mission is to deliver accurate, compliant, and personalized billing solutions for healthcare providers while equipping future professionals with practical, certification-focused education. We strive to simplify revenue cycle management and support career growth through expert-led services, hands-on training, and client-centered support.

Who We Serve
Aurora Billing, Coding & Consulting proudly serves a broad range of clients:

Medical providers including individual practices, clinics, and facilities offering services like family medicine, acupuncture, massage therapy, and skilled nursing

Healthcare professionals in need of credentialing, payer enrollment, or claims support

Individuals preparing for AAPC certification or entering the healthcare administration field

Our goal is to empower both providers and learners with expert support, efficient systems, and current best practices.

Why Choose Us
We stand apart through:

Expert-Led Services: With decades of hands-on experience, Tricia Tuttle ensures that every client and student receives informed, accurate, and compliant support.

Comprehensive Offerings: From claims and collections to credentialing and education, we provide complete lifecycle support.

Flexible Learning Models: Courses are offered online and in-person with multiple formats and payment options.

Transparent, Client-Centric Billing: Our approach is always tailored, with no surprise fees and fast turnaround times.

Knowledge Reinforcement Tools: Clients and students benefit from practical, user-friendly tools to support learning and operations.

Industry Experience
With a career spanning more than two decades, including experience in workers’ compensation and specialized audits, Tricia’s leadership ensures a depth of insight that few firms can match. She has served on the AAPC Anchorage Chapter Board and held the role of chapter president, further cementing her commitment to professional development and coding excellence. Aurora Billing, Coding & Consulting continues to evolve with the industry, offering clients the stability of experience and the innovation of ongoing education.