Professional Certificate in Medical Coding
Medical coding is an integral part of the healthcare field because it is directly responsible for the financial health of a medical hospital, clinic, or private practice. Medical coding specialists are responsible for accurately coding the procedures and services performed to obtain the highest possible reimbursement for the facility.
Berkshire University’s online medical coding program teaches the skills needed to become a certified medical coder. In this six-module online program, you’ll learn the principles of diagnosis and procedure medical coding and prepare to take the AAPC (American Association of Professional Coders) CPC-A, CPC-P examination. Medical employers and insurance payors seek certification from AAPC to ensure medical coders have extensive knowledge of coding procedures, guidelines, and conventions.
NU’s career-focused curriculum consists of self-paced modules, which you can start any time. There are no prerequisites, but it’s recommended that students without previous medical experience complete the program in its entirety. The Professional Certificate in Medical Coding fee is $2,995 and the program can be completed within 6 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I start?
Students can register and start the certificate anytime.
Can I earn course credit?
The Medical Coding Professional Certificate serves as a valuable credential that complements your educational path, offering the potential to earn up to 2 courses of Prior Learning Credit toward the Bachelors in Healthcare Administration. For more information about prior learning credit, email .
What are the eligibility requirements to enroll?
There are no specific admissions requirements. For assistance with registration, email .
How long does it take to complete the Medical Coding Professional Certificate?
The Medical Coding Certificate program is self-paced and can be completed in 6 months.
Are the course modules self-paced?
The course modules are 100% online and self-paced.
How much does the Medical Coding Professional Certificate cost?
The Certificate registration fee is $2,995. Students can register here and checkout with a credit card or contact to discuss direct bill options using your employer tuition assistance.
How do I enroll?
Students can enroll anytime by clicking here and completing the registration steps.
Degree and Course Requirements
The Medical Coding Professional Certificate serves as a valuable credential that complements your educational path, offering the potential to earn up to 2 courses of prior learning credit toward the Bachelors in Healthcare Administration. For more information about prior learning credit, email
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this industry-current certificate program, you’ll have the knowledge and experience to:
Define the fundamental medical terms and word formations using prefixes, suffixes, and root components of medical terms.
Identify fundamental medical abbreviations and meanings.
Identify common medical terms used in medical coding.
Identify common terms for medical settings, medications, and specialties.
Identify common medical procedures, exams, treatments, and practices.
Describe HIPAA requirements as they pertain to Patient Health Information and Electronic Health Information.
Identify the human body systems, organs, location of organs, and their functions.
Understand the physiological functions of body system organs.
Understand anatomical and physiological terminology.
Understand the proper use of the ICD-10-CM coding manual.
Understand the proper use of the Guidelines, Tabular List, and Conventions.
Understand the proper methods of establishing the correct code or codes.
Understand how to correctly locate the codes for conditions, illnesses, diseases, symptoms, external causes, fractures, neoplasms, and mental health conditions.
Understand the proper use of medical information and documentation procedures for establishing a medical diagnosis code.
Understand the correct utilization of the HCPCS Level II Expert Manual.
Identify correct DME, Medicare/Medicaid/Medication, Medical and Surgical procedure codes.
Identify correct modifiers for coding and billing. Learn how to use the Tabular Index of the HCPCS Level II Manual as a quick reference for coding.
Understand AAPC Certification Exam strategies.
Successfully complete two practice medical coding exams.