Certificate in Medical Coding & Billing

Duration

6 months · 360 hrs

Seats

25 per batch

Certificate by

VIMSMCH / Affiliating University

Batches

February · August

About This Programme

Medical coding is one of the fastest-growing healthcare support roles globally. This UGC-approved programme trains students in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding systems, insurance claim processing, and hospital billing software. Students learn to translate medical records into standardised codes used by hospitals, insurance companies, and government health programmes.

Admission Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

Passed Class 12 from any stream from a recognised board

Age Limit

17 – 35 years

NSQF Level

Level 4

Credit Equivalence

10 Credits (NSQF Level 4) — transferable under UGC Academic Bank of Credits

Fee Structure

All charges disclosed upfront as per UGC fee transparency norms. No hidden fees.

Tuition Fee	7,000
Examination Fee	800
Certificate & Processing	500
Software & Lab Access	700
Total Course Fee	9,000

Assessment & Examination Scheme

Internal Assessment: 40 marks | Theory Exam: 30 marks | Coding Practical: 30 marks | Pass: 40% in each component

Syllabus

1Medical Terminology

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Anatomical terms & body systems
Disease & procedure terminology
Abbreviations in clinical records
Reading discharge summaries

2ICD-10 Coding

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ICD-10-CM structure & guidelines
Diagnosis coding for inpatient/outpatient
Coding conventions & sequencing
Coding from case studies

3CPT & Procedure Coding

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CPT manual structure
E&M coding levels
Surgical & radiology codes
Modifier usage

4Insurance & Billing

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Health insurance types (Ayushman Bharat, private)
Claim form preparation
Denial management basics
Hospital billing software (demo)

What You Will Be Able to Do

Assign accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes from medical records

Process insurance claims and handle basic denials

Operate hospital billing systems

Understand compliance and coding ethics

Work in hospital billing departments, TPAs, or from home (remote coding)

9,000

Total course fee · no hidden charges

Duration: 6 months

Hours: 360 hours

NSQF Level: 4

Seats: 25 per batch

Eligibility: Passed Class 12 from any stream from a recognised board

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Skills Covered

ICD-10CPT CodingMedical BillingInsurance ClaimsAyushman Bharat

Batch Start Months

FebruaryAugust

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