You’ll explore essential skills like assigning CPT, HCPCS, and ICD codes, managing electronic health records, and submitting insurance claims—all through instructor-led online coursework and real-world externship experience.
Curious about what you’ll learn? The course breakdown below offers a closer look.
Our medical billing and coding training online is designed to teach you the skills you need to pursue a career as a medical billing and claims specialist. The skills emphasized include but aren’t limited to the following:
Other core subjects students are introduced to include a general knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, reimbursement methodologies, and customer service principles. Students will be provided with the educational training necessary to work successfully in a multitude of environments, including insurance companies/offices, physician offices, hospitals, outpatient medical facilities, and long-term care medical facilities.
For more information regarding specific details of the program, you can explore our in-depth guide to the medical billing and coding certificate at CHCP or view the course module breakdown below.
This course is an introduction to medical terminology and covers terminology associated with the structure of the body, the integumentary, muscular and skeletal systems, the lymphatic, immune, and cardiovascular systems, the urinary, respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems, the eyes and ears, the reproductive and endocrine systems, diagnostic and imaging procedures, and pharmacology. Prerequisite: None
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 48 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This course reviews healthcare delivery systems including organization, finance, accreditation agencies and regulatory agencies. Students will learn about settings, types of patients, types of caregivers, regulatory issues, unique documentation requirements, data sets and reimbursement structure by type of care. Prerequisite: None
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 48 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This Course is an introduction to the human body and includes chemistry and the human body, the structure and function of membranes, cells, tissues, organs and organ systems. Additionally, mechanisms of disease, human development, inheritance, weights and measures, and normal physiological values are studied. Prerequisite: HPRS101
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 48 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This course includes a study of healthcare law and ethics including the study of confidentiality, privacy, security, ethics, and key healthcare legislation. Students will learn how to apply local, state and federal standards and regulations for the control and use of health information. Prerequisite: None
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 48 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This course is an introduction to the human body and its functions, diseases, etiology, and pathophysiologic nature. Medical complications and manifestations of disease states are explored along with pharmacological and non-pharmacological principles and interventions related to the treatment of diseases. Prerequisite: HPRS 101, SCIT103
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 48 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This covers the principles and guidelines for using ICD-10-CM to code diagnoses. This course covers the concept of clinical vocabularies and classifications systems. Students will gain an understanding of ICD-10-CM in relation to inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as use of cases and health record documentation. Prerequisite: HPRS101, SCIT103
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 48 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This course is a comprehensive, system-based approach to learning CPT/HCPCS and includes an overview of coding guidelines and identifying information in the health record. Students will also learn about the relationship between the coding process and reimbursement. Prerequisite: HITT201A
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 48 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This course enables the student to learn the foundations of insurance, billing, coding, submission of claims to the insurance carrier, verifying patient benefits, submitting a secondary claim, posting payments and appealing the insurance carrier's decision. This includes case studies, exploration, research, and hands on use of the Electronic Medical Record. Prerequisite: HITT216
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 33 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 81 | hr. |
| Credits | 4 |
This covers the principles and guidelines for using ICD-10-PCS to code procedures. This course covers the concept of clinical vocabularies and classifications systems. Students will gain an understanding of ICD-10-PCS in relation to inpatient settings, as well as use of cases and health record documentation. Prerequisite: None
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 48 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This course reviews the history of and current state of the electronic health record, trends, healthcare information applications such as clinical information systems, administrative information systems, and management support systems. Students will explore the transition from a paper based health record to an electronic health record and the associated issues. Prerequisite: None
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 48 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This course advances the student to the next level of coding, combining the previously learned code sets into an advanced class utilizing coding scenarios and exercises from a wide variety of healthcare settings. This will provide for an understanding of where to properly use the code sets and combination of code sets, and covers the principles and guidelines for using each set in their respective healthcare setting. Students will gain an understanding of the relationships of outpatient to inpatient settings, as well as use cases and health record documentation from each setting. Prerequisite: HITT 221 May be taken in conjunction with MBCC200 and/or MBCC 300
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 48 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This course is an on-site externship course. Students will apply the theory, concepts and skills learned throughout the program at a directed practice site and by any assigned course projects. Prerequisite: ALL Prior Modules; May be taken in conjunction with HITT231 and/or MBCC 200.
| Lecture | 0 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 90 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 90 | hr. |
| Credits | 2 |
This course provides a review of the skills necessary to prepare students for successful employment and certification/registration opportunities as a Medical Biller and Coder. Prerequisite: ALL Prior Modules; May be taken in conjunction with HITT231 and/or MBCC 300
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 48 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This program combines self-paced online modules with practical experience through a supervised externship. Here's how it breaks down:
Online courses include a structured sequence of modules that introduce foundational topics like medical terminology, healthcare systems, and electronic health records before advancing into focused billing and coding instruction. Each module builds on the last, creating a learning experience that’s manageable and meaningful.
In your final module, you’ll participate in an externship, where you can apply what you’ve learned in a real medical setting. This experience gives you a chance to observe workflows, develop confidence, and see how administrative healthcare professionals support patient care behind the scenes.
Coursework includes preparation for industry-recognized certification exams such as the Nationally Registered Certified Coding Specialist (NRCCS) exam. You’ll review skills covered in earlier modules and get guided support on how to prepare for the credentialing process.
This program is offered online at CHCP or the on-campus Medical Coding and Billing Certificate Program at every CHCP Texas campus location. Our admissions team can help you understand your options and create a plan that works with your current responsibilities.
Students can enroll in our online Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Program at every CHCP Texas campus location. These campuses, spread across multiple major metropolitan cities in Texas, give hybrid students the flexibility of online courses that supplement their in-person training.
An online education should meet you where you are and help you move forward with a plan in place. CHCP’s program is designed to provide structure, support, and real value from day one.
The Online Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Program is designed to be completed in approximately 48 weeks. It includes a total of 699 clock hours, or 39.0 semester credits, and is structured as follows:
To apply for CHCP’s Online Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Program, you’ll need:
Participation in the externship requires up-to-date health documentation.
CHCP is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a nationally recognized accrediting agency focused exclusively on health education.
A CHCP admissions advisor can help you review the official Catalog and Campus Addenda and explain how financial aid options may apply to your unique situation.
Education is a big step, and you deserve clear, supportive guidance every step of the way. CHCP’s Net Price Calculator can provide a personalized estimate of your total cost of attendance.
Program tuition varies by location and may be affected by your financial aid eligibility.
You know where you’re headed, and CHCP is here to help you get there, with personalized support and a clear path to start.
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