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Prepare to sit for the Certified Professional Biller credential. Medical billing is the process of submitting and following up on claims with health insurance companies in order to receive payment for services rendered by a healthcare provider. 

Program Overview

The part-time Medical Billing Specialist Certificate consists of 21 credits. An HIM program application is not required.

The Medical Billing Specialist Certificate prepares individuals for the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) exam offered by the AAPC.

Program Requirements
Program Courses  
HIM 101 Introduction to the Medical Office 3
HIM 110 Human Body in Health and Disease 3
HIM 200 Billing and Claims Processing 3
HIT 106 Medical Terminology 3
HIT 118 Introduction to Coding 3
HIT 205 HCPCS (CPT-4) 3
HIT 209 ICD-10-CM Coding 3
  Total Required Credits 21
Recommended Course Sequence Curriculum
Semester 1 Course Title Format Credits
HIT 106 Medical Terminology DL/F-F 3
HIM 101 Introduction to the Medical Office DL 3
HIM 110 Human Body in Health & Disease DL 3
HIT 118 Introduction to Coding DL 3

 

Total

  

12
Semester 2 Course Title Format Credits
HIT 205 HCPCS (CPT-4) DL/F-F 3
HIT 209 ICD-10-CM Coding DL/F-F 3
HIM 200 Billing and Claims Processing DL 3

 

Total

  

9

 

Program Total

  

21

DL: Distance learning
F-F: Face to face
Hybrid: Combination of classroom and distance learning

Revised 04/2020

Rowan College at Burlington County reserves the right to change course schedule information, including instructor names, at any time as may be warranted by economic considerations, insufficient enrollments, and/or circumstances requiring such administrative action. *Curriculum is subject to change. The department will make every effort to keep students aware of changes as they occur

Applying to RCBC
  • Complete an RCBC Admission Application online.
  • Submit all previous college transcripts to the RCBC Admissions Department for evaluation. 
Program Contact

Ruby Murrani
Health Science Assistant
Prospective Students
(856) 222-9311, ext. 1718
rmurrani@rcbc.edu

Susan Scully
Director of HIM Programs
Current Students
(856) 222-9311, ext. 1257
sscully@rcbc.edu

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