Medical Billing & Coding Certificate
Medical terminology, CPT/ICD/HCPCS coding, insurance processing, and healthcare compliance.
Program objectives
The Medical Billing & Coding Certificate program is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge and practical skills in healthcare documentation, medical coding systems, insurance processing, and healthcare compliance.
Graduates develop competencies in medical terminology, coding classification systems, insurance procedures, and regulatory compliance used in healthcare facilities and administrative environments.
Program description
Students explore how healthcare providers document patient services and how those services are translated into standardized codes for billing and insurance reimbursement. Instruction introduces coding systems such as CPT, ICD, and HCPCS, as well as insurance processes and claims management.
The program emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and attention to detail while addressing healthcare regulations, patient privacy, and ethical standards in medical administration.
Curriculum
Certificate core
12 credit hours
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HCA 210 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HCA 220 | Healthcare Insurance Systems | 3 |
| HCA 221 | Medical Coding | 3 |
| HCA 222 | Healthcare Compliance | 3 |
Consumer information
Northeast Coastal University is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education and is not accredited. This program does not lead to state licensure or professional certification unless expressly stated. Certification examinations offered by third parties are not administered by the University.