Learn the entry-level, technical aspects of medical insurance, billing, coding and claims processing in approximately 10 months online. Our Medical Records Certificate prepares you to sit for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam, a national certification offered through the National Healthcareer Association.
Plus, all 24 credits from the Medical Records Certificate apply to our BSHA program, shaving 9 months off the time to completion.
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Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.
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You’ll need 24 credits to complete this online Medical Records Certificate.
Attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night because our online classroom is available 24/7/365. Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for the online Medical Records Certificate.
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with labor market researchers like Lightcast to find in-demand skills for careers and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Your prior eligible college credits can save you time and money, helping you graduate faster. That’s why we’ve accepted transcripts from 5,000+ institutions. Check to see if you can apply eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college toward a degree of your choice.
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.
COA Components | Undergrad Cert Health Professions⁴ Licensure/Certification |
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Tuition and Fees¹
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$9,504
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Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
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$1,416
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Transportation
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$1,360
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Miscellaneous personal expenses
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$550
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Living Expenses²
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Food
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$2,650
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Housing³
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$5,120
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Federal student loan fees
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$40
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Professional Licensure/certification⁵
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$221
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Dependent care expenses
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$0
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Disability related expenses
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$0
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Total COA
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$20,861
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1The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.
2The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.
3The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.
4The figures provided are illustrative and based on 24 undergraduate credits; the actual COA will be based on the specific length of the program in which the student is enrolled.
5The licensure/certification component included in the final academic year of the program is an average of fees charged by all states the program is offered in by credential level and college.
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Top skills learned in this program:
Claims Submission
Insurance Verification
Medical Billing And Coding
Regulatory Requirements
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When you earn your online Medical Records Certificate, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:
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While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.