REASONS TO CHOOSE DEVRY:
- AHIMA’s CCS certification exam prep built-in
- Program can prepare you for AHIMA’s CCA and AAPC’s CPC exam as well
- Hands-on experience in a virtual lab environment with real medical records
- 100% online classes – with school sessions starting every eight weeks
- Get resume and job searching help with our Career Services support
earn your certificate in just 13 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 a 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 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.
FAQs
WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES FOR ENROLLMENT IN THIS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM?
The only pre-requisite for enrollment in these programs is a high school diploma or equivalent.
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 13 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 AHIMA’s VLab – an internet-based, virtual lab environment that gives you first-hand experience with real-world medical records. In addition, both programs include built-in exam prep for AHIMA’s CCS Certification Exam to help you as you advance in your studies. The CCA certification is a nationally recognized credential that can better position you for opportunities in the health field. The fee for one exam attempt is included in your tuition.1
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) |
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."
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Medical Billing & Coding Certificate
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Medical Billing & Coding: Health Information Coding Certificate
Download PDF1Eligible 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 Business Administration degree with a specialization in Health Information Management. Program availability varies by location.
**The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.
