The Medical Billing Professional Certificate provides essential training on the core principles of medical billing. This 12-week, fully online program prepares participants to navigate working in the health insurance industry, address legal and regulatory issues, and understand the differences in reimbursement methodologies. Students will gain experience in proper claim form preparation, submission and payment processing and tracking, equipping them with the skills needed to support financial operations in clinics, physician offices, and other healthcare settings. This program is strongly recommended for individuals preparing for the AAPC Certified Professional Biller (CPB®) exam and will help students prepare for a career in a medical billing department at a physician’s office, clinic, or similar position.
12 weeks
Length of program
$4,500
Cost to complete program
1
Total courses in program
Program cost includes:
- AAPC Membership
- CPB® Exam (2 attempts)
- Textbooks (eBook or print options)
- Physical Code Books (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS)
- Practicode (online internship assigned upon completion)
- Codify (coding software)
- Unlimited practice exams
Prerequisite:
Prior knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy is strongly recommended. These courses are available through WashU CAPS Extend(Ed) and through CAPS’s regular for-credit listings.
Contact
Kilinyaa Cothran
Please contact WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) Vice Dean, Director of Health programs.
314-935-3503