Medical Billing & Medical Coding
What Will I Learn in the Medical Billing and Coding Program?
Medical billing and coding specialists play a critical role behind the scenes of healthcare. You’ll learn how to translate procedures, diagnoses, and treatments into standardized codes used for billing and insurance reimbursement, ensuring accuracy and compliance in patient records.
You’ll also gain an understanding of insurance contracts, payment models, and regulatory guidelines, while learning how to advocate for patients to ensure fair billing and proper reimbursement.
The program is structured to help you earn stackable national credentials in medical coding, medical billing, and Certified Revenue Cycle Representation, all within just nine months. With small online class sizes, you’ll receive personalized support as you build in-demand skills employers are actively seeking.
Why Choose the Medical Billing & Coding Program at WSCO?
- 100% online learning with flexible scheduling
- Three-semester certificate designed to get you job-ready quickly
- Built-in, industry-recognized credentials
- Career-ready upon completion or a seamless pathway into the Health Information Management Technology associate degree
9%
Growth Rate
$10,443
Estimated Program Tuition Cost
$64,495
Local Average Annual Salary
Upon successful completion of the Medical Billing and Coding Certificate program, students are eligible to sit for the following external certification exams:
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P)
- Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR)
- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
No coding experience required; two years of coding experience recommended by AAPC. Associate degree recommended. - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Biller (CPB)
Associate degree recommended. - American Medical Billing Association (AMBA) Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist (CMRS)
Exam Note: Some certifications may require professional experience. Review AAPC experience requirements.
Upon successful completion of the Medical Billing and Coding Certificate program, students are eligible to sit for the following external certification exams:
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Exam
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Specialists (CCS) Exam
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Specialists (CCS-P) Exam
- Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) Exam
- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam
- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Exam *No coding experience required, however, two years of coding experience is recommended by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) **Associate degree recommended
- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Biller (CPB) Exam *Associate degree recommended
- American Medical Billing Association (AMBA) Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist Certification (CMRS) Exam
Admission & Requirements
- Courses must be completed in a specific sequence across consecutive semesters.
- A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses.
- Complete a Washington State College of Ohio application for admission.
- Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate.
- Submit an official high school transcript or GED certificate, and official transcripts from any college(s) attended.
- Complete an application for the Medical Billing & Coding Certificate program.
- Submit three non-family references.
- Successfully complete the one-week free online readiness course
(starts Monday at 8:00 a.m. and ends Saturday at 5:00 p.m.). - Completed high school Algebra II (or higher) or MATH 0106.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher at the time of application and upon program entry.
Health Information Management Technology
Medical Billing & Coding
Medical Laboratory Technology
Massage Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant
Radiologic Technology
Respiratory Therapy
To learn more:
Admissions
740.568.1900
admissions@wscc.edu
Health Sciences Office
Program Contact
Christina Manley, Director of HIMT
740.568.1910
cmanley1@wscc.edu
Student Support
Schedule a time with a Student Success Coach:
https://appointments.wsco.edu/
Text: 740.847.2611
Email: healthprograms@wscc.edu
More Information:
Application Deadlines
Submission Dates: November 1, 2025 – July 15, 2026
Information Packet
Medical Billing & Medical Coding Information Packet
Apply Online
Must be completed before submitting the application below
Be a Reference
Onboarding Portal
Medical Billing & Medical Coding Handbook
MBC Student Handbook 2025–2027
MBC Student Handbook 2024–2026
