About
Rasmussen University’s Medical Billing and Coding Certificate at Rasmussen University in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, prepares students for healthcare information roles such as medical biller, medical coder, and patient registrar. The certificate supports preparation for the American Health Information Management Association Certified Coding Associate Credential and, with industry experience, the Certified Coding Specialist. The program is delivered online through interactive classes, virtual labs, case studies, and billing and coding scenarios, and can be completed in as few as nine months. The program includes 10 courses and covers coding systems, billing technology, information security, medical terminology, anatomy, and pathology. No health information experience is required for admission.
At a glance
- Format: Online
- Next start: October 05, 2026; November 12, 2026
- Leads to: American Health Information Management Association Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Credential; with industry experience, the AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Organization
Rasmussen University - Saint Cloud
Rasmussen University is a higher education institution with a St. Cloud campus in St Cloud, Minnesota. It trains people for occupational fields including nursing, health sciences, justice studies, cybersecurity, medical administration, medical assisting, medical billing and coding, and pharmacy technology. The institution offers career-focused programs in online and in-person formats, with campus offerings in nursing, health sciences, and justice studies. Its St. Cloud campus provides access to clinical and medical labs, faculty and peer collaboration, computer labs, and student lounges. Rasmussen University also offers programs across certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, supporting pathways into both entry-level and advanced professional roles.