Program Overview

Medical Billing & Coding Certificate Program

The Medical Billing & Coding Certificate program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to launch a career in one of healthcare's fastest-growing fields. This 24-credit undergraduate certificate program blends academic foundations with hands-on training using industry-standard coding software and leading healthcare technologies.

Program Overview

The program is offered fully online and can be completed in 8-16 months. Students will learn to apply medical coding concepts in real-world scenarios, develop critical thinking skills, and understand the ethical and regulatory standards that ensure accurate, high-quality coding. Advanced courses introduce the power of Artificial Intelligence in medical billing and coding, including tools like natural language processing and machine learning.

Program Highlights

• The program is fully online.
• The program duration is 2-6 semesters, depending on the course load.
• Graduates will be eligible to sit for AAPC certification exams, including:
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  • Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
  • Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
• With supplemental preparations, graduates will also be eligible to sit for certification exams from AHIMA, including:
  • Coding Certificate Associate (CCA)
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  • Certified Coding Specialist Physician-based (CCSP)

Curriculum

The curriculum requirements for the program consist of 24 credits and include the following courses:

• HSCX 130: Med Terminology & Human Body
• HSCX 201: Human Disease and Treatment
• MBCX 212: ICD-10 Coding Concepts
• MBCX 213: CPT Coding Concepts
• MBCX 312: ICD-10 Coding Applications
• MBCX 313: CPT Coding Applications
• MBCX 317: Reimbursement Methodology
• MBCX 350: Virtual Coding Practicum

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program will be prepared for entry-level roles in hospitals, physician practices, rehab centers, and more. The program's focus on hands-on training and industry-standard coding software ensures that graduates are career-ready in under a year.