Medical Billing and Coding Classes at DeVry

A medical billing and coding certificate is different from a medical billing and coding certification in a number of ways. First, a medical billing and coding certificate is something that you can earn from a college or institution of higher learning by taking courses as part of a dedicated program. By passing these courses and earning your certificate, you can develop your capabilities in performing medical billing and coding tasks.

A medical billing and coding certification on the other hand, such as the CPC, CCA or CCS, is a professional credential awarded by a third-party organization. It helps demonstrate your knowledge of medical billing and coding topics and is earned after you have passed an exam and met any other necessary requirements.

Beyond these definitions, there are also differences in the process of earning them. An MBC certificate requires you to earn a certain number of credit hours by taking medical billing and coding classes, among other courses and training. During these classes you'll have the opportunity to develop your understanding of how to apply and perform particular aspects of medical billing and coding.

An MBC certification does not actually teach you about medical billing and coding. Instead, it tests your knowledge of what you have learned from taking classes or by completing a certificate program.

At DeVry, we offer two different paths for our Undergraduate Medical Billing and Coding Certificate program. While there is some overlap, each path has a different set of courses that you need to take to earn your certificate. The first program path, Medical Billing & Coding, requires the following courses:

• BIOS105 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab
• BIOS268 Pathopharmacology

• 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
• HIT 253 Coding Practicum and Review (CCA Exam)

The second path, Medical Billing & Coding – Health Information Coding, requires these courses:

• BIOS105 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab
• BIOS268 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
• HIT262 CCS Review (CCS Exam)

Like all of our courses, medical billing and coding classes having rolling admission, allowing you to begin your education when it’s convenient for you. Our classes start every 8 weeks.

You can earn your Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding in as little as one year* —or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.

At DeVry, there is no difference! Our online medical billing and coding courses will teach you the same information and provide all the same student resources as an on-campus program would, including office hours with your professors, tutoring¹ and library access.

Students who take classes online can enjoy greater flexibility when it comes to setting up their schedule, while in-person students will follow a more fixed course schedule. If you’re balancing a full-time job, raising a family, want to avoid a commute to campus or have other commitments, you may find that taking online classes is a better fit for you.

Ultimately, both online and on-campus options provide students with the same education and resources, so it is up to you to determine which method is better suited to setting yourself up for success.