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Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Program

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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.

  • Develop in-demand skills through online coursework in anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology; medical billing, coding, and terminology; and insurance billing.
  • Gain practice through interactive virtual labs and simulation software to apply what you know to real-world scenarios.
  • Build industry credentials as you go — prepare to sit for a nationally recognized certification exam during your final term.

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AHIMA, PCAP Approved: Professional Certificate Approved Program

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.

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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.

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What Courses Will I Take?

Coursework in the Medical Billing and Coding Certificate program helps build the basic skills and knowledge to submit medical claims for reimbursement, process bills, operate computerized billing systems, and gain a working knowledge of various insurance plans.

Sample Courses

  • Reimbursement Methodologies
  • Medical Terminology
  • Pharmacology
  • Diseases of the Human Body
  • Medical Insurance and Billing
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Program Requirements

10
Core Courses
10
Total Courses
44
Total Quarter Credits

1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours

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How It Works

Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial. See Notes and Conditions below.

Admissions Requirements

You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You must also complete orientation before you start classes.

Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

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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 take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam to earn a nationally recognized certification before you graduate.

Keep building your credentials after graduation. The program also prepares you for the following certification exams:

  • 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.

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Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.

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You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.

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Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.

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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 graduate was awarded 62% of the credits needed for an associate and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.

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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 submit claims, process billing, understand insurance plans, and more.

Is a Career as a Medical Records Specialist Right for Me?

This in-demand health care career for detail-oriented individuals focuses on the processing, maintenance, and classification of patient medical records.

12 Common Interview Questions for Medical Billing and Coding Roles

See our list of popular job interview questions for medical billers and coders. Keep these in mind as you apply for open positions and practice for interviews.

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Download our brochure to learn more about our Medical Billing and Coding Certificate program and the benefits of earning your degree at Purdue Global.

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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

58%

Faculty members who have terminal degrees

477

Faculty publications in 2024–2025

More Than 44,000

Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2024–2025

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, August 2025. 2024–2025 academic year.

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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(s): Testimonials were obtained by Purdue Global. The views and opinions expressed are those of the individual; student experiences may vary.

Three-Week Trial: Students who inform Purdue Global they do not wish to pursue the program during the 3-week trial will not be charged. Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial, and will need to meet other specific requirements. Classes will be applied toward a degree if satisfactorily completed and students select to continue their studies at Purdue Global. No credits are earned if the student withdraws during the introductory period (3 weeks for new qualifying undergraduate students), which begins day one of the first term. Graduate programs not included. Additional terms may apply to international and non-U.S. citizen students. For further information, see the University Catalog.

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