Medical Coding Certificate (Online)

The Medical Coding Undergraduate Certificate program prepares students for rewarding careers in medical coding across various healthcare settings. Graduates are equipped to work in hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, insurance companies, and other organizations where diagnostic and procedural data is coded for reimbursement purposes. 

This fully online certificate program offers flexibility for students and serves as an excellent steppingstone for further education. Most credits earned in the certificate program can be applied toward the Associate of Science degree in Health Information Technology, providing a seamless pathway for those who wish to continue their studies. 

Coding Certifications 

Graduates of the Medical Coding Certificate program distinguish themselves in the field by advancing to become certified professionals.  Students may choose to complete the certification exam to become a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). For more information about the types of Medical Coding Certifications, please visit the AHIMA website.  

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Fisher College has adopted early rescission of the Gainful Employment regulations (2014 Rule) as made available via the Department of Education’s June 28, 2019 Electronic Announcement.  This includes early rescission of section 482 (c) of the HEA with regulatory changes to subpart Q and subpart R of the Student Assistance General Provisions at Title 34 part 668 of the Code of Federal Regulations.   Fisher College has removed Gainful Employment disclosure templates from all materials and will not be distributing templates to prospective students.  In addition, Fisher College will not provide Gainful Employment data for the 2018-2019 award year. 

*Based on continuous enrollment. Time to completion may be shorter based on eligible transfer credit or longer if course enrollment varies.