Medical Billing and Coding
Certificate
How Can We Help?
Pima’s Medical Billing & Coding Certificate program helps you build the skills needed to work in one of healthcare’s most essential support roles. You’ll learn how to process claims, manage medical records, and understand billing, insurance and patient record systems work in real healthcare settings.
Taught by expert instructors, this certificate program is fully online, with flexible 8- and 16-week classes so you can learn at your pace and finish in as little as 32 weeks. You’ll also get free tutoring and exam prep, plus an opportunity to take part in Professional Practice Experience (PPE) to get real-world experience and set you up for success in the field.
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
- Apply and evaluate principles and applications of clinical data content, structure and standards
- Analyze and interpret health information protection policies and regulations
- Use and explain electronic health technologies and resources for system implementation
- Apply and evaluate internal and external revenue and reimbursement policies, methodologies, and systems
- Analyze and evaluate healthcare regulatory standards and collaborations for integration and compliance
- Identify leadership strategies and apply to quality improvement, workflows and project management within the healthcare industry
Explore more skills in the course catalog.
Program At a Glance
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Length of Program
8 months (full-time)
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Study Methods
Online
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Title IV Financial Aid eligible
Crave Independence and Variety?
As a medical biller or coder, you can work independently or have your pick of a variety of healthcare settings — hospitals, clinics, or insurance companies — giving you flexibility, variety and control over your schedule and career path.
Support When You Need It
Not sure if this is the right path for you? Schedule an appointment with an advisor to:
- Discuss program options and pathways to a bachelor’s degree
- Learn about funding and financial aid
- Get personalized guidance to reach your goals
