Medical Billing and Coding Certificate

MCC's Medical Billing and Coding Certificate program focuses on the medical terminology, coding, and reimbursement procedures you need to know to code medical bills submitted to insurance companies, managed care plans and Medicare.

Apply all credits from your Medical Billing and Coding Certificate towards your Health Information Management AAS.

Contact (815) 455-8710 with specific questions about this program.

(in-district) Total Amount: $5,569

Credit Hours to Complete: 28

Weeks to Complete: 32


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Career Outlook

Related Programs

  • Health Information Management—Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree MCC’s Health Information Management program will prepare you for a career in health information management, where you’ll electronically assemble and track patients’ lab results, x-rays, physicians’ notes, and exam information; analyze, maintain, and validate data for clinical databases and registries; and assign clinical codes for reimbursement and data analysis.

What you need to know about getting your Medical Billing and Coding Certificate (CIP 51.0713)

Total Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Costs
Cost in-district out-of-district out-of-state international
Tuition $3,122 $10,102 $13,229 $13,229
Additional Costs $2,447 $2,447 $2,447 $2,447
Program Total $5,569 $12,549 $15,676 $15,676

What job opportunities are available to someone with a Medical Billing and Coding Certificate?

  • Claims Specialist
  • Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
  • Medical Records Technician
  • Medical Secretary

How will MCC's Medical Billing and Coding Certificate program prepare me for my career or connect me to opportunities?

Prepare to take your Certified Coding Associate (CCA®) exam.

What have graduates gone on to do?

Medical Billing and Coding students have gone on to pass national certification exams and to obtain jobs in doctor's offices and/or medical billing and coding teaching positions. Many students earn their Health Information Management AAS degrees through MCC.

Outside of the Classroom

In order to further your career, you may wish to seek national certification credentials beyond MCC's certificate. Organizations offering certification exams include:

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Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester (the minimum required for federal financial aid).

Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.

Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.

Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.

See additional information about international student costs.