Healthcare Billing and Coding Certificate

This program introduces the fundamentals of medical billing and coding. Students will recognize the association between the delivery of healthcare services and the need to appropriately secure reimbursement. The program will prepare students to function in medical billing/coding departments, as well as billing/coding facilities. Required coursework for the Healthcare Billing and Coding certificate may be applied towards the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration.

Outcomes

Mission

The Online Certificate in Healthcare Billing and Coding at Trine University serves students by building a strong foundation in medical terminology, reimbursement methods, and healthcare information systems. Graduates lead by converting patient health information into diagnostic and procedural data and succeed by applying coding knowledge to support reimbursement and payment systems.

Outcomes

Our program assures that students attain the following outcomes:

Explain the fundamentals of medical coding, billing, reimbursement methods.
Assess relevant healthcare laws, regulations, and ethics and their application to billing practices.
Apply understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to correctly code professional provider services and diagnoses.

Healthcare Billing and Coding Certificate

BIO 154	Human Body Systems	4
BIO 163	Medical Terminology	3
PHL 353	Ethical Issues in Healthcare	3
HC 273	Healthcare Billing and Coding I	3
HC 373	Healthcare Billing and Coding II	3
UE 111	Online Learning Orientation	1

Total Credit Hours: 17