Medical Billing and Coding Certificate

This is a draft edition of the 2025-2026 catalog. Information contained within is subject to change.

The program is designed to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry, preparing students with specialized healthcare coding and billing skills. The new coding certification addresses the demand for professionals who are proficient in proficiency in medical coding, billing and healthcare documentation.

Students who choose this certificate program will have no more than 3 years from admission or subsequent declaration to meet the requirements listed below. If certification, accreditation or statutory requirements change and additional requirements become effective during this time, the new requirements take precedence. 

Major Requirements31
ACT 201Microcomputer Applications3
ALH 106Medical Terminology2
ALH 210Health Care Delivery Systems3
ALH 379Revenue Cycle and Reimbursement Management3
ALH 380Advanced Procedural Coding3
ALH 381Advanced Diagnostic Coding3
ALH 390Billing and Coding Practicum3
BIO 250Anatomy and Physiology5
COM 305Interpersonal Communication3

Program Graduation Requirements

  1. A grade of C or higher in all major coursework.
  2. Earn an overall GPA of at least 2.0.

University Graduation Requirements 

  1. Earn a minimum of 30 credit hours (100 level and higher, maximum of 6 CED credit hours applicable).
  2. Earn 9 of the last 15 credit hours at MWSU in institutional coursework (exclusive of credit by examination).
  3. Participate in required departmental and campus wide assessments.