About This Program
The Medical Billing undergraduate certificate provides a basic understanding of software, medical terminology, coding and procedures used in medical settings such as hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices and outsourcing facilities involved with providing billing operations. The certificate prepares students for the Certified Coding Associate exam from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Contact Information
Program Delivery
- Delivery:
- Location:
- Salem Campus
- Tuscarawas Campus
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*
Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
- 9.5% much faster than the average
- 623,400 number of jobs
- $37,350 potential earnings
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
Admission Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.
For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Apply current procedural (CPT) and diagnostic (ICD) codes based on medical documentation.
- Identify and define specific medical terminology in relation to a specific disease or diagnostic procedure.
- Know and understand laws, regulations and guidelines, including compliance with HIPAA related to medical billing.
- Create a hypothetical health insurance claim form for medical reimbursement.
- Apply a variety of computer skills necessary to prepare documents related to coding and billing in healthcare settings.
- Apply oral and written communications skills — including letters, email, memos, telephone and video — with interactions related to insurance companies, physicians and other health care professionals.
- Demonstrate the ability to be successful as a team member as part of a diverse environment.
