School of Health Professions Certificate

Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding

Certificate Certificate

An online Medical Billing and Coding certificate you can finish in as few as 9 months, 24 credits, with a hybrid capstone and preparation for the Certified Professional Coder exam.

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9 moFully online, with a hybrid capstone

Complete in as few as

24Certificate curriculum requirements

Credits

3Begin when it suits your schedule

Start dates a year

CPCThe industry standard for MBC professionals

Exam you sit for

Curriculum

What you will study

UB’s Medical Billing and Coding courses combine healthcare knowledge and coding applications to prepare you for a fast-paced career in the medical field. Each course is designed to help you prepare for national certification.

CODING

Codes and records

Interpret medical records and apply diagnostic and procedural codes to ensure accurate patient billing.

TERMS

Medical terminology

A deep understanding of medical terminology and healthcare documentation.

RULES

Regulations and insurance

Healthcare regulations and insurance procedures, so you stay current as regulatory standards change.

24 CR

24 credits to certification

Medical Billing and Coding curriculum requirements total 24 credits. Course availability and schedules may vary by semester; contact Admissions for the most up-to-date program details.

A flexible program

Education that fits into your life

At University of Bridgeport, we understand that your education needs to fit into your life, and not the other way around. That is why our Medical Billing and Coding certificate program is designed with flexibility in mind, helping you balance your studies with work, family, and personal commitments. As a student you can complete your certificate in as few as 9 months, attend fully online classes that fit your schedule, and apply your learning through a hybrid capstone experience. Course availability and schedules may vary by semester.

9 mo

Shortest path to finishing

Online

With a hybrid capstone

Admission requirements

How to apply

Medical Billing and Coding applicants must satisfy the following admission requirements.

What to complete

Complete the application for admission into University of Bridgeport
Completion of the following prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C or better: Medical Terminology, and a Biology elective
Complete the Medical Billing and Coding program application
Interview with the program director and/or practicum coordinator before admission
To learn more about Medical Billing and Coding requirements and applying to the program, contact Admissions.

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Career outcomes

Where the certificate leads

Once you complete your Medical Billing and Coding certificate, you will enter into a career filled with opportunities to work in a variety of healthcare settings. Many Medical Billing and Coding jobs offer flexible, hybrid, and remote roles.

Where you could work

Hospitals, insurance companies, medical billing consulting firms, large medical practices, long-term or residential care facilities, and state and federal health agencies.

The role you play

As a Certified Professional Coder you become an essential part of the healthcare team, helping streamline the billing process and reducing patient confusion and stress around medical expenses. You bridge the gap between patients, providers, and insurance companies.

Why it matters

The healthcare system depends on more than doctors, nurses, and direct care providers. It relies on skilled professionals working behind the scenes to keep patient care moving forward, converting medical information into standardized codes so providers receive accurate reimbursement and patients experience smoother, more transparent billing.

An office-based path

A career in medical billing and coding suits you if you want to work in healthcare but prefer an office-based environment over a clinical setting.

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