Earn your Medical Coding and Billing Certificate at 51Æ·²è
Earn your Medical Coding and Billing Certificate from 51Æ·²è and get started on your career in healthcare while earning credits for a degree. In as little as a year, you’ll earn your certificate and be eligible to sit for three healthcare industry credentials certification exams. Upon completion, students can put the credits earned for their certificate toward a related degree at 51Æ·²è.
You can complete your medical coding and billing certificate online through our Global Campus for the utmost flexibility or in-person on our W.A. Lettinga Campus.
51Æ·²è's Coding and Billing Certificate was designed as a building block for our associate, bachelor and master-level degree offerings. Learn how to stack your Medical Coding and Billing Certificate HIT and HIM degrees here.
To learn more information about 51Æ·²è's health information technology and health information management career pathways: Click here
Why a Medical Coding and Billing certificate?
While completing our Medical Coding and Billing certificate, you’ll become familiar in the areas of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, ICD coding, procedural coding, and health reimbursement. This program will pave the way for you to earn your associate degree in health information technology, bachelor’s in health information management, or master's in health informatics and information management at 51Æ·²è.
Explore classes for 51Æ·²è’s Medical Coding and Billing Certificate
Classes for this certificate emphasize hands-on projects so you can build your skills.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
Your medical coding and billing certificate stackable degrees
51Æ·²è's Coding and Billing Certificate was designed as a building block for our associate, bachelor and master-level degree offerings. After finishing this stackable certificate, you'll be able to seamlessly apply the credits you earned to the degrees listed below –– all while earning resume-boosting recognition along the way.
Stack 1: Coding and Billing Certificate |
Stack 2: Associate |
Stack 3: Bachelor |
Stack 4: Master |
Why study medical coding and billing at 51Æ·²è?
51Æ·²è is a leader in health information education and is CAHIIM-accredited. While earning your certificate you'll also prepare for three industry certifications to boost your credentials: AHIMA’s Certified Coding Associate, AAPC’s Certified Professional Coder, and AAPC’s Certified Professional Biller certifications.
Experience the 51Æ·²è difference:
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National recognition51Æ·²è is accredited by CAHIIM, which is the largest Health Information accredited program in the state. |
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Easy transition to the next programEarn credits for an associate or bachelor’s at 51Æ·²è while you earn your medical coding and billing certificate. |
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Flexible schedulingOnline classes mean convenience and flexibility for busy students. |
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Jumpstart your careerSit for professional certifications and build your portfolio while you earn your certificate. |
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Build career connectionsNetwork and surround yourself with alumni and others who share your passion for health care by getting involved in the Allied Health/Health Information Student and Alumni Association. |
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Scholarships availableFinancial aid is available for 51Æ·²è health students. |
Get started on your medical coding and billing certificate
Take the next step toward becoming a health administrator at 51Æ·²è.
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51Æ·²è’s admissions team is here to answer your questions. Please call us at 800.686.1600 or email us at info@davenport.edu.
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About 51Æ·²è
51Æ·²è is a private, not-for-profit university with more than 150 years of experience preparing students for successful careers.
Offering over 100 degree and certificate programs, we align with top employers to design degree programs that help you gain the skills and real-world experience you need to rise above the rest. With small class sizes and campuses across Michigan or online, you’ll earn a quality education on your schedule at 51Æ·²è.
Some programs require a student to complete a portion of their degree plan off-campus.
View a full list of those programs and courses
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51Æ·²è, 2024/2025 Catalog