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Certificate in Medical Coding & Billing
Duration
6 Months
Seats
25 per batch
Certificate by
VIMSMCH / Affiliating University
Batches
February · August
Overview
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.
Course Objectives
Admission Eligibility
Minimum Qualification
Passed Class 12 from any stream from a recognised board
Age Limit
17 – 35 years
Certified By
VIMSMCH / Affiliating University
Fee Structure
Fees shown are provisional and subject to final approval. No hidden charges.
| Tuition Fee | 7,000 |
| Examination Fee | 800 |
| Certificate & Processing | 500 |
| Software & Lab Access | 700 |
| Total Course Fee (Provisional) | 9,000 |
Assessment & Examination Scheme
Internal Assessment: 40 marks | Theory Exam: 30 marks | Coding Practical: 30 marks | Pass: 40% in each component
Course Highlights
Skills You Will Learn
1Medical Terminology
- Anatomical terms & body systems
- Disease & procedure terminology
- Abbreviations in clinical records
- Reading discharge summaries
2ICD-10 Coding
- ICD-10-CM structure & guidelines
- Diagnosis coding for inpatient/outpatient
- Coding conventions & sequencing
- Coding from case studies
3CPT & Procedure Coding
- CPT manual structure
- E&M coding levels
- Surgical & radiology codes
- Modifier usage
4Insurance & Billing
- Health insurance types (Ayushman Bharat, private)
- Claim form preparation
- Denial management basics
- Hospital billing software (demo)
Clinical Training
Students undergo supervised clinical postings in:
Career Opportunities
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)
per year · provisional, subject to approval
Duration: 6 Months
Certified By: VIMSMCH / Affiliating University
Seats: 25 per batch
Eligibility: Passed Class 12 from any stream from a recognised board
Skills Covered
Batch Start Months
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