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College of Applied and Technical Studies

Medical Billing

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Total Credits
21
Completion Time
Complete in as little as 3 semesters
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The online Medical Billing Certificate at Kent State provides foundational knowledge in medical billing practices, including insurance procedures, coding, and reimbursement processes. This program is designed for individuals seeking to enter or advance in the medical billing field, equipping them with skills that are essential for healthcare administration. Graduates emerge prepared to handle billing and coding responsibilities in healthcare facilities, insurance companies, and private practices.

Medical Billing Undergraduate Certificate Program Overview

The Medical Billing undergraduate certificate 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).

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Apply current procedural (CPT) and diagnostic (ICD) codes based on medical documentation.
  2. Identify and define specific medical terminology in relation to a specific disease or diagnostic procedure.
  3. Know and understand laws, regulations and guidelines, including compliance with HIPAA related to medical billing.
  4. Create a hypothetical health insurance claim form for medical reimbursement.
  5. Apply a variety of computer skills necessary to prepare documents related to coding and billing in healthcare settings.
  6. 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.
  7. Demonstrate the ability to be successful as a team member as part of a diverse environment.

Medical Billing Undergraduate Certificate Program Admissions Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Important Dates

Aug
19
Classes Begin
Fall 2024 Semester
Jan
13
Classes Begin
Spring 2025 Semester
May
12
Classes Begin
Summer 2025 Semester
Aug
18
Classes Begin
Fall 2025 Semester
Jan
12
Classes Begin
Spring 2026 Semester
May
11
Classes Begin
Summer 2026 Semester
Aug
24
Classes Begin
Fall 2026 Semester

Program Courses

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements
Course List
Code Title Credit Hours
Certificate Requirements
BSCI 10001 HUMAN BIOLOGY (KBS) 3
BSCI 21010 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
HED 14020 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3
OTEC 16639 DATABASE APPLICATIONS 3
OTEC 26638 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 3
OTEC 26650 MEDICAL BILLING PROCEDURES 3
OTEC 26655 ICD CODING 3
OTEC 26656 CURRENT PROCEDURAL TERMINOLOGY (CPT) CODING 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 21

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements Summary - Certificates
Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of the certificate curriculum at Kent State University.
  • Transfer credits may be used as long as letter grade appear on original transcript.

Medical Billing Undergraduate Certificate Program Tuition and Fees

Ohio Residents

Per Credit Hour Per 3-Credit Course Approximate Tuition Cost

$335.57

Lower Division Courses

$1,006.71 $7,000 part-time1

Non-Ohio Residents

Per Credit Hour Per 3-Credit Course Approximate Tuition Cost

$345.57

Lower Division Courses

$1,036.71 $7,200 part-time2

1The $335.57 per-credit-hour tuition rate for LOWER division courses applies to part-time Ohio resident undergraduate students taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester. This certificate consists of all lower division courses. The flat-rate semester fee of $3,692.65 for LOWER division courses applies to full-time Ohio resident undergraduate students taking between 12-18 credit hours per semester.

2The $345.57 per-credit-hour tuition rate for LOWER division courses applies to part-time non-Ohio resident undergraduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester, PLUS a $10 per-credit-hour surcharge. This certificate consists of all lower division courses. The flat-rate semester fee of $3,692.65 for LOWER division courses applies to full-time non-Ohio resident undergraduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking between 12-18 credit hours per semester, PLUS a $10 per-credit-hour surcharge for actual credits taken (between 12-18 semester credits or $120-$180).

An additional Distance Learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $15 per credit hour. Program tuition and costs are estimated and subject to change.

Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.

The total program costs are estimates and are not final or binding. Program costs are based on standard fees, but fees may vary based on the actual classes taken.  Kent State University disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance upon these program cost estimates by any person.  Program costs are subject to change without notice.

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