Open doors to a rewarding new career! Earn your Medical Coding and Billing Specialist certificate and acquire the expertise needed to navigate intricate billing systems and ensure precise reimbursement for medical treatment. Fast-track your way to a new career in as little as 7 months!
Course length
28 weeks
Time commitment
15-20
hours per week
Salary Range
$28 - $56K
(entry level)
Tuition - $4,000*
*You can pay as little as $261 per month. For full payment options and different financing plans, including interest rates from external lenders, please talk to our enrollment team.
Regis College's Medical Coding and Billing Professional program covers foundational, intermediate, and professional-level topics to allow graduates a clear pathway towards a rewarding career in billing and coding, primarily in a physician office-based environment. This 28-week online dual-certification program provides training in areas including Human Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Insurance Billing and Coding Essentials, and Medical Coding. Dual certification with MCBC and CPC-A or CCS-P can increase marketability, flexibility, and opportunity in the field of medical coding and insurance reimbursement in the outpatient setting.
The primary objective for this program is to give the student the tools needed to successfully pass the MCBC examination. Once MCBC-certified, students are eligible for the optional, but valuable, CPC or CCS-P certification, both of which are considered the gold standard for medical coding in physician office settings. Those who pass the CPC examination earn the credential CPC-A. When the CPC-A (apprentice) is ultimately combined with one (1) year of practical coding experience, the individual earns the full CPC designation. Medical Coders holding professional-level certifications are critical to compliant and profitable medical practices and typically earn 20% more than non-certified coders.
Medical Coder and Biller Certification (MCBC) by American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), Certified Professional Medical Coder Certification (CPC-A) by American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Coding-Specialist-based (CCS-P) by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Medical record specialists in Massachusetts earn a salary of $58,580 on average.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Upon completing your certificate and earning your credential, you will be prepared for exciting new roles, such as:
For nearly 100 years, Regis College has empowered students to succeed academically, serve, and lead. Certificate programs through the Wood Lavine Division of Professional Studies offer:
Self-paced coursework
Online learning formats
Reputable career credentials
Skills for in-demand jobs
Specialized knowledge
Potential for higher salary
Degree completion pathways
The Wood Lavine Division of Professional Studies offers affordable and flexible pay-as-you-go options to make earning a professional certificate a reality for as many students as possible. Some certificate earners may even be eligible for tuition assistance through their employer.
