This online certificate program is designed for those who want to begin medical billing, coding, and medical record auditing careers or prepare for certification exams in these areas. Students will learn principles of medical billing and coding related to the four main coding manuals: CPT, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and HCPCS. The curriculum covers principles of medical billing and coding for in-patient and outpatient hospitals.

International students can study the Medical Billing and Coding at Drexel University at its main campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. This Certificate degree is available as a Full Time program delivered online in English. The program has a duration of 1 year 3 months and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on September 26, 2027.
About Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding at Drexel University
Entry Requirements
Current High School Students
Official transcript from years 9, 10, and 11. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.
High School Graduates
Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation. An official copy of the General Secondary Examination results (Tawjihi) in Arabic and in English.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding at Drexel University
How to Apply for Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding at Drexel University
Before beginning your application to Drexel, please review our Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines.
If you are a returning student who has previously enrolled in undergraduate coursework at Drexel, please refer to the Readmission Instructions for requirements. Part-time and non-matriculated students should refer to the Part-Time Application Instructions.
Be sure to submit all required materials before your application deadline.
- First-Year Instructions
- First-Year Winter Entry Instructions
- Transfer Instructions
- International Gateway Program Instructions
- Part-Time Instructions
- Readmission Instructions
We accept the following applications:
First-Year Applicants
Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for first-year students. Please submit either application.
Common Application
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Full-Time Transfer Applicants
Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for transfer students who wish to apply for full-time programs. Students may only have one active application on file at a time..
Drexel University's Admission Application
Common Application
Nursing Accelerated Career Entry
Note: To be considered for our accelerated BSN program, you must already have a bachelor's degree. To apply for this program, select "Accelerated Career Entry Nursing" as your application. You should not use the Common Application, but instead use the link below. If you do not already have a bachelor's degree or are seeking our traditional BSN program, select "Undergraduate Transfer Full-Time" as your application.
Drexel University's Admission Application
Part-Time Applicants
Part-time and non-matriculated students can apply using the following application.
Drexel University's Admission Application
Refer to the application instructions for specific requirements.
We strongly recommend that all official transcripts and supporting documentation are submitted electronically to [email protected]. If your school is not able to send official transcripts electronically, please request that official documents be sent by mail or courier service. Drexel Admissions will process application documents received through the U.S. Postal Service and courier services (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.), although there is a slight delay in processing these documents. Please allow 3–4 weeks for transcripts and supporting documents sent by mail or courier to be processed. Documents submitted by the applicant via email are not considered official, and therefore cannot be accepted.

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