Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
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Admission Requirements
Courses
Ways to Save on Tuition
Career Outcomes
10
Total Courses
$371
Cost per Credit
11 months
Average Completion*
15–18 Hours/Week
Course Effort
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Overview
It’s time to move your health care career forward. Become a medical billing and coding professional ready to play a key role in today’s technology-driven health care system.
- Gain in-demand skills through online coursework in anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology; medical billing, coding, and terminology; insurance billing.
- Get hands-on experience and build a valuable professional network through a 40-hour practicum in a health care facility.
- Build industry credentials as you go — prepare to sit for a virtually proctored certification exam during your final term, as well as additional certification exams.
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Program Approved by the AHIMA Professional Certificate Approval Program (PCAP)
This designation acknowledges the coding program as having been evaluated by a peer-review process against a national minimum set of standards for entry-level coding professionals. This process allows academic institutions to be acknowledged as offering an AHIMA-approved coding certificate program.
Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Admissions Requirements
You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You are also encouraged to complete orientation before you start classes. Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.
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What Courses Will I Take?
Coursework in the Medical Billing and and Coding Certificate program helps build the basic skills and knowledge to submit medical claims for reimbursem*nt, process bills, operate computerized billing systems, and gain a working knowledge of various insurance plans.
Sample Courses
- Reimbursem*nt Methodologies
- Medical Terminology
- Pharmacology
- Diseases of the Human Body
- Medical Insurance and Billing
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Program Requirements
44
Major Credits
44
Total Credits
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Prepare for Medical Billing and Coding Certification
During your final term, you will complete a virtually proctored certification exam providing you the opportunity to obtain a professional credential at the time of graduation.
Upon graduation, you may also qualify to take additional certification exams:
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
- Certified Coding Specialist–Physician-Based (CCS-P®)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS®)
- Medical Coder and Biller Certification (MCBC)
- Insurance and Coding Specialist (NCICS)
You may be eligible for additional exams once you attain professional experience. See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
Prior Work Experience Reduction
You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.
Financial Aid
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Grants and Loans
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Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military student is awarded 54% of the credits needed for an associate's and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.
International Tuition Reduction
International students living outside of the United States are eligible for a 25% international student tuition reduction.
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Career Opportunities
Due in part to an aging population and an increase in insurance claims, employment of health information technicians in the U.S., a category that includes medical coders, is expected to grow through 2031.
This certificate program can help you pursue entry-level employment with a variety of employers in the health care industry such as doctor's offices, clinics, and hospitals; home health agencies and nursing homes; insurance and medical billing companies; and medical group practices.
Average Salary
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Average Salary
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Job Growth
In Your State
General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control.
Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.
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Program Brochure
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Our Students Succeed
Purdue Global is dedicated to preparing students like you for the careers of tomorrow.
This program prepares students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits to pursue entry-level positions in the health care field.
Regina L. Kraus
MSA, RHIT, CPHQ, Adjunct Faculty
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Choosing a Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding
Become a key player in a technology-driven health care system. Learn the skills you need to collect and analyze patient records.
Is a Career as a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Right for Me?
This detail-oriented specialization leads to a variety of in-demand career options. Learn the skills you need to maintain medical records.
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Get to Know Our Faculty
Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.
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99%
Faculty members who have advanced degrees
54%
Faculty members who hold a doctorate
484
Faculty publications in 2022–2023
More Than 40,000
Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2022–2023
Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023. 2022–2023academicyear.
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NOTES AND CONDITIONS
*Estimated Graduation Date and Average Completion: Estimated graduation date is based on the assumption that you will enroll in time to begin classes on the next upcoming start date, will remain enrolled for each consecutive term, and will maintain satisfactory academic standing in each term to progress toward completion of your program. Completion time is based on a full-time schedule. Programs will take longer for part-time students to complete.
Certification Exams: Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Purdue Global program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.
Job Growth: Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical Records and Health Information Technicians, www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Testimonial: Testimonials obtained by Purdue Global. The views and opinions expressed are those of the individual; student experiences may vary.
