Medical Coder, Certificate | Part time online | University of Cincinnati | United States
12 days
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303 USD/credit 9090 USD/full
303 USD/credit 9090 USD/full
288 USD/credit 8640 USD/full
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Medical billers and coders work in hospitals, clinics, doctors offices and insurance companies preparing bills and reimbursements for medical care. They use industry-established numerical codes to indicate what treatments were received, what the diagnosis was and what level of care was given. The Medical Coder programme is offered at the University of Cincinnati.

Overview

The programme

  • The Medical Coder programme is offered at the University of Cincinnati
  • To succeed in medical billing and coding, you should be well organized, have excellent communication skills and be detail oriented. You should also be comfortable sitting at a desk for long periods.
  • If you successfully complete the medical biller/coder certificate, you may pursue a variety of opportunities in hospitals, physician offices, nursing care facilities, outpatient clinics, home health services, insurance companies and public health departments. If you also become certified by the American Health Information Management Association, you will have the best employment options.

Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges (NCA).** The NCA are recognized by both the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the United States Department of Education (USDE).

Programme Structure

Courses include

  • Anatomy and Physiology Lab
  • The Health Record
  • Medical Terminology for the Health Professions
  • Pharmacology for Health Education Professionals
  • Reimbursement in Healthcare
  • Healthcare Applications
  • Medical Coding
  • Health Information Ethics
  • Advanced Coding Applications

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 12 days

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • There are multiple admission rounds.

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • This program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED and the desire to succeed in college. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    9090 USD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 303 USD per credit during 12 days.
  • National

    9090 USD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 303 USD per credit during 12 days.
  • In-State

    8640 USD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 288 USD per credit during 12 days.

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