Pima Medical Institute’s Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Program in Denver, Colorado, trains students to translate diagnoses, procedures, and clinical notes into standardized codes for billing, claims reimbursement, and healthcare data tracking. The certificate prepares graduates to apply for National Healthcareer Association exams, including Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, and Certified Billing and Coding Specialist credentials, as well as American Academy of Professional Coders credentials. Instruction is delivered on campus, with hybrid options at select campuses, and the program takes about nine months to complete. Coursework includes medical terminology, anatomy, insurance, billing, coding, electronic health records, claims management, and medical law and ethics, followed by a capstone and clinical externship. Admission requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalency; additional campus requirements may apply.

At a glance

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• Leads to: National Healthcareer Association exams CEHRS, CMAA and CBCS; American Academy of Professional Coders credentials CPC and CPB
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
• Scholarships: available (per the school's page)