Students who complete the Medical Billing track earn up to 16 stackable credits, including an undergraduate certificate in Medical Billing, which apply directly to the Medical Coding certificate and undergraduate degree programs at Peirce College.

Graduates are prepared to sit for the AAPC Certified Professional Biller (CPB™) exam, which is highly valued and often preferred by employers for medical records specialists and medical billing occupations.

Peirce counselors will connect graduates with employment opportunities in the region and help them apply for jobs, prepare for interviews and leverage the College’s alumni network. Students with previous college credit have the opportunity to apply six transfer credits to the certificate in Medical Billing.

You Can Do This!  

Explore your career via our Career Bridge Portal, where you can see the credentials and skills required for in-demand jobs, find current job opportunities in our region, and see how any transfer credits you have apply to Peirce College programs.

Applying to Career Bridge is free. 

To take the next step, APPLY to CAREER BRIDGE. 

Medical Billing vs. Medical Coding 

What is the difference between Medical Billing and Medical Coding?

Medical coders translate healthcare services and diagnoses into codes that ensure billing and payment is correct and determine how healthcare services receive payment, whether through insurance reimbursement or direct patient payment.

Medical billers use these codes to file insurance claims and typically work with insurance companies and patients.

People often combine medical billing and coding but they are distinct roles and have different professional certifications that are recognized by employers. Both are occupations in health information management, which is a growing healthcare career field.