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.
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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.
- Recognize the framework, connections, and data flow in healthcare information technology.
- Analyze the impact of historical data on the present and future of the U.S. healthcare system.
Healthcare Billing and Coding Certificate
Healthcare Billing and Coding Certificate
| BIO 163 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| CSIT 123 | Computing Infrastructure Basics | 3 |
| HC 203 | US & World Healthcare Systems | 3 |
| HC 363 | Information Systems Strategies | 3 |
| HC 273 | Healthcare Billing and Coding | 3 |
| UE 111 | Online Learning Orientation | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: 16