Online Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding
Take online medical billing and coding courses at your own pace and break into this in-demand healthcare field.
REASONS TO CHOOSE DEVRY:
- Get first-hand experience with real medical records in a virtual lab
- 100% online classes – with school sessions starting every eight weeks
- AHIMA’s Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification exam prep built-in
- Program can prepare you for AAPC’s Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam as well
- Career Services support to help you with your resume and job search
Earn Your Certificate in Just 10 Courses*
As the healthcare system strives to provide more efficient and effective care, medical billing and coding professionals are more important than ever. Expand your horizons into an exciting field with an online Medical Billing and Coding Undergraduate Certificate from DeVry University. Choose between one of two programs as you pursue your certificate: Medical Billing and Coding or Health Information Coding. Use your certificate as a standalone credential or as a step towards earning your Bachelor’s Degree.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding in as little as 1 year*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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What You'll Learn
The online Medical Billing and Coding Undergraduate Certificate from DeVry University covers the following:
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Health Insurance and ReimbursementExplore reimbursement and payment methodologies applicable to healthcare provided in various US settings as it relates to relevant forms, processes, practices and the roles of health information professionals. -
Classifying Medical DataAbstract, classify and code medical data while also ensuring data quality and integrity. -
Process InformationCompile codes, categories, calculations, tabulations and audits, or verify information or data. -
Current Procedural TerminologyStudy the principles and guidelines for using the Current Procedural Terminology system for reporting physician and other healthcare services, including non-inpatient procedures.
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Health Services and Information SystemsExplore the history and organization of, and current issues in, the US healthcare delivery system, including interrelationships among system components and care providers. -
Document and Record InformationEnter, transcribe, store or maintain information in written or electronic form. -
International Classification of Diseases CodingStudy the principles and guidelines for using the International Classification of Diseases system to code diagnoses and procedures. -
Medical TerminologyLearn medical terminology, including the foundations of words used to describe the human body and its conditions, terminology for medical procedures, the names of commonly prescribed medications and common abbreviations.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Medical Billing and Coding Undergraduate Certificate may consider careers such as:
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Medical Records and Health Information Technician
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Billing Specialist
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Insurance Claims Specialist
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Medical Biller
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Collections Specialist
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Coding Professional
Learn more about Careers in Medical Billing and Coding
Get to Know Our Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
Our Medical Billing and Coding Certificate program will help you master how to accurately record, register, submit and track patient information. You can earn your Medical Billing and Coding Certificate with just 10 courses.* You will learn about medical terminology, classifying data, health services and information systems, along with other topics relevant to the field.
Our students work in a web-based learning platform designed to encourage you to see the holistic nature of healthcare. Students access simulated medical records to perform real-world health information and coding activities. Activities include learning the functionality of an electronic health record, learning how to retrieve data and auditing chat.
In addition, both MBC programs include built-in exam prep for AHIMA’s Certification Exams. Our MBC program helps prepare you for the CCA certification exam, and the MBC-HIC program helps prepare you for the CCS certification exam.1 Both are nationally recognized credentials that can better position you for opportunities in the health field.
Choose Between Two Program Options:
Option 1: Medical Billing & Coding
Program Courses
Natural Sciences
| BIOS105 | Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab |
| BIOS267 | Pathopharmacology |
Health Information Technology
| HIT111 | Basic Medical Terminology |
| HIT120 | Introduction to Health Services and Information Systems |
| HIT141 | Health Information Processes with Lab |
| HIT203 | International Classification of Diseases Coding I with Lab |
| HIT205 | International Classification of Diseases Coding II with Lab |
| HIT211 | Current Procedural Terminology Coding with Lab |
| HIT230 | Health Insurance and Reimbursement |
| HIT252 | Coding Practicum and Review (CCA Exam) |
Option 2: Medical Billing & Coding - Health Information Coding
Program Courses
| BIOS105 | Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab |
| BIOS267 | Pathopharmacology |
| HIT111 | Basic Medical Terminology |
| HIT120 | Introduction to Health Services and Information Systems |
| HIT141 | Health Information Processes with Lab |
| HIT203 | International Classification of Diseases I with Lab |
| HIT205 | International Classification of Diseases II with Lab |
| HIT211 | Current Procedural Terminology Coding with Lab |
| HIT213 | Current Procedure Terminology Coding II w/ Lab |
| HIT220 | Legal and Regulatory Issues in Health Information |
| HIT230 | Health Insurance and Reimbursement |
| HIT260 | Coding Practicum w/Lab |
| HIT261 | CCS Review (CCS Exam) |
Medical Billing and Coding Coursework Preview
The Medical Billing and Coding certification programs may include these courses:
Fundamentals of Human Anatomy & Physiology with Lab
This course provides a road map perspective of human body structure and function. Topics include cell structure and function, and a survey of all major systems of the human body. The connections and inter-working relationships among systems are introduced. Lab work includes computer exercises and simulation activities, as well as observation related to topics covered.
Pathopharmacology
This course combines the study of common human diseases and corresponding drug therapies used in their treatment. You can explore the fundamental concepts of the disease process, while also integrating basic pharmacology concepts and drug therapies associated with treatment of common pathologies. Emphasis is placed on disease etiology, sights, and symptoms, and diagnostic measures, as well as dosage, actions, and administration routes.
International Classification of Diseases
This two-course sequence addresses principals, guidelines, definitions and coding conventions of the International Classification of Diseases-10-Procedural Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) and ICD-10-Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM). Coursework is designed to help you gain experience needed for accurately dissecting operative reports and building codes in ICD-10-PCS. Also examined are anatomy and code structure for each of the body systems and related sections of ICD-10-PCS, health records, manual and computerized coding methods, and coding references. Patient records and exercises using coding manuals and software tools provide further practice in coding and sequencing diagnoses and procedures. Coding ethics, data quality and application of coding principles to electronic record systems are explored.
Current Procedural Terminology Coding with Lab
Knowledge of clinical classification systems is expanded through presentation of principles of current procedural terminology (CPT-4 or most current version), used to code procedures performed by healthcare providers. Through practice exercises, you assign procedure codes and apply guidelines for assignment of evaluation and management (E/M) codes and modifiers to case examples. The purpose and use of the healthcare common procedure coding system (HCPCS) are reviewed. Application of coding principles to an electronic record system is explored.
Build Skills With Stackable Degrees
Earn a Credential at Every Step
You don’t have to wait four years to show a credential on your resume. At DeVry, several programs are designed to stack.
- Start with a shorter credential that takes less time so it’s more affordable
- Flexible online and on-site classes build your professional skills right away
- Almost all courses count toward the next degree level2
How Do Credentials Stack?
Here’s an example: When you earn an Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding, almost all courses you complete in the program apply to your Associate Degree in Health Information Technology. When you complete the associate, all but one course stacks into our bachelor’s in business degree with a specialization in Health Information Management. Build your confidence – and your resume – when you start your journey at DeVry.
"The medical industry is ever-changing. Keeping up with the latest terminology for medical billing and coding is essential."
Medical Billing and Coding Certification
Pursuing a career in medical billing and coding requires you to have both financial acumen and medical knowledge. You need the skills to accurately bill patients, send insurance claims and create accurate patient health records. To pursue a medical coding job, you'll typically need to obtain at least one of these medical billing and coding certifications:
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC): This certification shows that you have a good command of medical billing code sets, as well as evaluation and management (E/M) principles. You also need to demonstrate the ability to adhere to documentation and coding guidelines.
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS): This certification indicates that you have mastered the process and skills of classifying medical data from patient records.
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA): This certification requires that you demonstrate a high level of commitment, coding expertise and professional capacity across all medical settings.
Medical Billing and Coding Training
To pursue opportunities in the fast-growing field of medical billing and coding,3 consider earning an undergraduate certificate that prepares you to pursue the CPC, CCS or CCA certification exams.1 In general, your medical billing and coding classes should cover:
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Pathopharmacology
- Basic medical terminology
- Health services and information systems
- Health information processes
- The International Classification of Diseases coding system (ICD-10)
- Current procedural terminology
- Legal and regulatory issues related to health information
Comprehensive medical billing and coding training should also provide ample hands-on opportunities with healthcare applications such as encoders and electronic health record systems.
Medical Billing and Coding Exams
Medical billing and coding specialists typically pursue an industry certification to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and experience to employers. Common certifications include the AAPC’s Certified Professional Coder exam and AHIMA’s Certified Coding Associate and Certified Coding Specialist exams. We can help you understand the specifics of each exam and determine which is the right fit for you.
Medical Billing and Coding Careers
A career in medical billing and coding allows you to utilize cutting-edge technologies within the healthcare industry. Various positions may be available in different healthcare settings, such as physicians' offices, hospitals, medical billing service providers, dental offices, emergency rooms, ambulatory centers, insurance companies and more. The right professional training and certification can prepare you to take on many responsibilities when working with healthcare professionals to improve patient care and facilitate best practice billing and coding procedures.
Medical Billing and Coding FAQs
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1Eligible students who register for and complete the exams may be reimbursed for one exam sitting.
2For the MBC certificate program, all but one course stacks into our Associate Degree in Health Information technology. For the AHIT program, all but one course stacks into our Bachelor’s in Technical Management degree with a specialization in Health Information Management. Program availability varies by location.
3Growth projected on a national level. Local growth will vary by location. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm
4https://www.uscmed.com/blog/medical-billing-coding-important-to-healthcare-industry/
*The Health Information Coding (HIC) specialization requires 13 courses to complete, not considering any qualifying transfer credits. Additional program information may be found here.
**The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.
Last Updated July 20, 2021
