Mar 03, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Medical Coding and Billing Certificate


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Certificate • MED BC CERT

The program prepares students to become skilled at entry-level coding throughout the health care industry with an emphasis on coding clinical information for reimbursement and research. Students will also be prepared for billing allowable reimbursement for medical services rendered. The Certificate provides a quick entry-level point into the health information career field as a biller or coder and students can choose to expand into CAHIIM accredited programs including the associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree, advancing that pathway with Davenport University. This short-term certification leads directly to four health care industry credentials (AHIMA’s CCA, CCS, and CCS-P or AAPC’s CPC).

Learning Outcomes


  • Analyze healthcare revenue management policy and procedures.

Total Credits: 24


*A grade of C or better is required for successful completion of both BIOL 115  and BIOL 116 .

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