About
Purdue Global’s Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Program in West Lafayette, Indiana, prepares students for medical billing and coding work, including submitting medical claims, processing bills, operating computerized billing systems, and working with insurance plans. The certificate prepares students to take the National Healthcareer Association Certified Billing and Coding Specialist exam and also supports preparation for additional coding and billing certification exams. Delivered online through coursework, interactive virtual labs, and simulation software, the program has 10 total courses and an average completion time of one year. Admission requires a high school diploma, General Educational Development certificate, or other equivalency diploma, as well as completion of orientation before classes begin.
At a glance
- Format: Online
- Leads to: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam; Certified Coding Associate (CCA); Certified Coding Specialist–Physician-Based (CCS-P®); Certified Coding Specialist (CCS®); Medical Coder and Biller Certification (MCBC); Insurance and Coding Specialist (NCICS)
Organization
Purdue University Global - Indiana
Purdue Global is an institution in West Lafayette, Indiana, offering online education across business, health care, nursing, and information technology fields. Its listed training includes Accounting certification, Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Administration Certification, and Nursing, MSN. The institution organizes offerings across doctoral, master's, bachelor's, associate's, and certificate levels, with additional single courses available through continuous learning. Its broader academic areas include aviation, communication, criminal justice, education, fire and emergency management, human services, legal studies, professional studies, psychology and ABA, and public policy. Nursing offerings include multiple graduate and undergraduate pathways, while health sciences includes medical billing and coding and health care administration. Information technology programs include cybersecurity, cloud computing, analytics, and information technology.