Overview

The Medical Billing undergraduate certificate from Kent State University provides a basic understanding of software, medical terminology, coding and procedures used in medical settings such as hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices and outsourcing facilities involved with providing billing operations.

The certificate prepares students for the Certified Coding Associate exam from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Apply current procedural (CPT) and diagnostic (ICD) codes based on medical documentation.

Identify and define specific medical terminology in relation to a specific disease or diagnostic procedure.

Know and understand laws, regulations and guidelines, including compliance with HIPAA related to medical billing.

Create a hypothetical health insurance claim form for medical reimbursement.

Apply a variety of computer skills necessary to prepare documents related to coding and billing in healthcare settings.

Apply oral and written communications skills — including letters, email, memos, telephone and video — with interactions related to insurance companies, physicians and other health care professionals.

Demonstrate the ability to be successful as a team member as part of a diverse environment

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Biology

Anatomy and Physiology

Medical Terminology

Database Applications

Business Communications

Medical Billing Procedures

ICD Coding

CPT Coding

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.

Language

English

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Credits

21 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Kent, United States
New Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A copy of your Passport Biographical Page.

English Language Proficiency scores

Secondary School Graduation Certificate/Diploma/Attending Certificate (Certified English translation and original language).

Secondary School Transcripts/detailed mark sheets (Certified English translation and original language).

Financial guarantee (bank statements) that show sufficient funds to cover educational and living expenses.

Kent State Affidavit of Financial Support is required when you are funded by a sponsor(s). For example: parent, sibling, relative, friend, government, organization or institute/school.

Financial documents are only required after acceptance.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23690 USD / year

≈ 23690 USD / year
Out-of-State

23690 USD / year

≈ 23690 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13466 USD / year

≈ 13466 USD / year

Additional Details

Online: $7,000 per full for residents; $7,200 per full for non-residents

Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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English requirements

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Living costs

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