PBC-MBC-A · Associate
Medical Billing & Coding — Associate
Turn real clinical encounters into clean, payable insurance claims with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS. Built for remote work and aligned to the recognized CBCS and CCA standard.
Duration
30h self-paced
Exam
50 Qs · 90min
Pass mark
70%
What you'll learn
Medical billing and coding is one of the most remote-friendly healthcare careers there is: clinics, hospitals, and billing companies routinely outsource this work to skilled coders anywhere with reliable internet and a recognized credential. No clinical license is required. This Associate track takes you from zero to job-ready on standard encounters — medical terminology and body systems, reading clinical documentation, ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding, CPT and HCPCS procedure coding, medical necessity, the full billing/revenue cycle, denials, and HIPAA compliance. The curriculum is aligned to the entry-level industry standard set by the CBCS and CCA credentials, so what you learn maps to what employers test. You finish with a graded capstone: code a set of de-identified patient encounters end-to-end, build clean claims, and resolve a denial. Your work lives on your public PBridge portfolio so employers see real coded charts, not just a badge. Self-paced (~30 hours). Text-based with worked examples, code-lookup drills, and per-module knowledge checks.
Course modules
- 01~180min
How healthcare gets paid — and where coders fit
The provider–payer–patient money flow, why coding exists, the biller vs coder roles, and the remote-work reality for coders anywhere.
- 02~240min
Medical terminology & body systems for coders
Word roots, prefixes, and suffixes; the major body systems; and just enough anatomy to read a chart and code from it.
- 03~210min
Reading the medical record & abstracting for codes
The structure of a clinical note (SOAP), what is codeable, documentation requirements, and how to abstract cleanly.
- 04~360min
ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding
Code structure and conventions, the Alphabetic Index and Tabular List, official guidelines, sequencing, and specificity.
- 05~360min
CPT procedure coding & Evaluation and Management (E/M)
CPT structure and categories, the section layout, E/M office-visit leveling, and an introduction to modifiers.
- 06~210min
HCPCS Level II & medical necessity
HCPCS Level II codes for supplies/drugs/DME, linking diagnoses to services, and how medical necessity (LCD/NCD) drives payment.
- 07~240min
The billing & revenue cycle: from registration to payment
The end-to-end revenue cycle, the CMS-1500 vs UB-04 claim forms, clearinghouses, adjudication, and reading an EOB/ERA.
- 08~210min
Denials, HIPAA, compliance & getting hired remotely
Denial management and appeals, fraud vs abuse, HIPAA Privacy/Security, compliance habits, and the remote job + portfolio path.
What you walk away with
Not just a certificate. A career-grade credential built to open doors.
A credential employers verify in one click
Unique cert ID, QR code, and tamper-evident signature. No more wondering if your certificate is taken seriously.
A portfolio piece, not just a paper
Your capstone project lives on your public PBV portfolio. Recruiters click and see actual work — that beats a cert badge every time.
Lifetime access, no expiry
Once you earn it, it's yours. No renewals, no subscriptions, no surprises.
A profile that stands out
Verified PBV credentials show up on your PBridge freelancer profile, putting you ahead of unverified candidates in client searches.
Why PBC works
- ✓USD pricing, transparent and global. Pay in USD, accepted globally.
- ✓Built for the global context. Case studies and capstone briefs use real-world business scenarios.
- ✓Reviewed capstone project. A human reviews your final project.
- ✓Verifiable digital certificate. QR code and cryptographic hash for one-scan verification.
- ✓PBridge job board access. Featured in front of employers hiring on PBridge.
Medical Billing & Coding — Associate certification FAQs
How much does the Medical Billing & Coding — Associate certification cost?+
The PBridge Certified Medical Billing & Coding — Associate certification costs $129 for the exam-only path and $199 for the full path which includes the capstone project review. Both prices are in US Dollars. Payment via secure international checkout (Visa, Mastercard, Amex).
Is the PBridge Certified Medical Billing & Coding — Associate certification recognized internationally?+
Yes. PBridge Certified certifications are issued with verifiable digital credentials including a unique cert ID, QR code, and hash signature. Hiring managers anywhere in the world can verify any cert at https://www.pbridgeco.com/verify/{cert-id}.
How long does it take to complete the Medical Billing & Coding — Associate certification?+
The Medical Billing & Coding — Associate certification takes approximately 30 hours of self-paced study. The exam itself is 90 minutes with 50 questions. Most candidates complete the full path including the capstone project in 4-8 weeks studying part-time alongside work.
What makes PBridge Certified the right fit for learners and employers globally?+
PBridge Certified is built for the global market — USD pricing, capstone scenarios drawn from real-world business cases, international hiring manager recognition, and direct integration with the PBridge job board so certified holders get featured in front of employers actively hiring.
Can I get a job after the Medical Billing & Coding — Associate certification?+
PBridge Certified cert holders get priority access to the PBridge job board where global and remote employers post medical billing & coding — associate roles. Pair the certification with the capstone project as a portfolio piece — most certified holders see callbacks within 30 days.