Medical Billing & Coding
Build the skills to translate healthcare services into standardized codes, prepare insurance claims and support accurate reimbursement. This online certificate can help AdventHealth employees strengthen their knowledge of the revenue cycle while exploring detail-focused opportunities in healthcare billing and coding.
- CredentialCertificate
- Duration6 months
- Tuition$2,000
What Is the Medical Billing & Coding Program?
Medical billing and coding specialists review healthcare documentation and assign standardized codes to diagnoses, procedures and services. They use those codes to prepare claims for insurance reimbursement and help healthcare organizations maintain accurate billing records.
This work connects clinical documentation with the revenue cycle. Accuracy matters because clean, complete claims help reduce delays, support compliance and allow healthcare providers to be reimbursed for the care they deliver.
Medical billing and coding specialists can support organizations that document patient services and process insurance claims. As an AdventHealth employee, you may use this training to explore related opportunities across the network. Available roles vary by location, qualifications and current staffing needs. Professionals with billing and coding skills may work in physician practices, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, long-term care facilities, chiropractic practices, physical therapy practices, insurance companies and other healthcare organizations.
Where in the AdventHealth Network Can You Work?
The Medical Billing & Coding program is designed to give you a comprehensive foundation — covering both the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to step confidently into your new role.
Through a structured, self-paced curriculum built around real-world application, you'll graduate with credentials that employers recognize and trust.
Becoming a Qualified Medical Billing & Coding
This program develops medical billing and coding knowledge and prepares you to pursue the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) credential. The approved source also states that the training prepares learners for CPC and CCA national certification examinations. Certifications are awarded separately from program completion.
No work experience is required to enroll in the program or sit for the national certification examination. Students should review NHA's current CBCS eligibility requirements before applying.
You Will Learn To:
- Explain the role of medical billing and coding in healthcare reimbursement
- Apply CPT codes and guidelines, including evaluation and management services
- Apply coding principles in surgery, radiology, laboratory services and other specialty areas
- Apply ICD-10 codes for diagnoses and procedures
- Recognize HCPCS codes and modifiers used in billing
- Assign diagnostic and procedure codes accurately
- Prepare and submit insurance claims for reimbursement
- Identify common billing and coding problems
- Recognize practices that help prevent billing fraud and abuse
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; no prior professional experience necessary
- Basic computer literacy and familiarity with common software applications
- English proficiency
Provided Courseroom Materials
- Expert-led, video-based training
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
- eBook: Medical Insurance, A Revenue Cycle Process Approach
Is This Program Right for You?
The Medical Billing & Coding certificate is built for motivated learners ready to advance — no prior experience needed. Flexible scheduling lets you study on your terms.
Request InformationWhat You'll Learn
4 modules covering everything you need to succeed.
Medical Billing and Coding FoundationsModule 01
- The role of medical billing and coding in healthcare reimbursement
- The connection between clinical documentation, coding and payment
- Accurate assignment of diagnostic and procedure codes
CPT and Specialty CodingModule 02
- CPT introduction and guidelines
- Evaluation and management coding
- Coding principles for surgery, radiology and laboratory services
ICD-10, HCPCS and ModifiersModule 03
- ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure coding
- HCPCS codes used in healthcare billing
- Modifiers that clarify billed services and procedures
Claims, Reimbursement and ComplianceModule 04
- Insurance-claim preparation and submission
- Clean claims and reimbursement processes
- Common billing and coding problems
- Billing audits and prevention of fraud and abuse
What Can You Do With a Medical Billing & Coding Certificate?
This certificate can help you prepare for work involving healthcare codes, claims and reimbursement processes. The skills developed in the program may support opportunities in billing, coding and claims preparation. Specific employment outcomes depend on your education, experience, qualifications and available positions.
Careers to Explore
This certificate can help you prepare for work involving healthcare codes, claims and reimbursement processes. The skills developed in the program may support opportunities in billing, coding and claims preparation. Specific employment outcomes depend on your education, experience, qualifications and available positions.
As a graduate you may be eligible for these careers:
- Medical Billing and Coding Clerk
- Medical Billing Specialist
High Demand for Medical Coding Professionals
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the industry is projected to grow by 7% by 2030. This is faster than the average across all industries and is primarily attributed to a high number of retirees as well as an aging population who will need more and more medical attention.
Get Certified & Stand Out to Employers
Complete your certificate and validate your skills with an industry-recognized credential. Select program tiers include a complimentary exam voucher toward your Certificate certification.
Request InformationYou will receive a complimentary voucher for each of these certification exams.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to become a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist?
The program is designed to be completed in six months. Coursework is online and asynchronous, allowing you to complete assignments on your schedule.
Do these courses count for college credit?
No, these courses do not count for college credit.
Is the Medical Billing and Coding certificate online?
Yes, the certificate is fully online and asynchronous.
Accreditation & Licensed Certifying Bodies
AdventHealth University is institutionally accredited and its programs align to recognized certifying bodies — the legitimacy your next employer expects.
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