TJU Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Program – Cohort 2

Program Description:

The Jefferson Medical Billing and Coding Program prepares graduates to take the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by AAPC and gain entry-level employment as a medical coding professional in a variety of settings. Physician’s practices, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, and insurance companies are a few examples of employment settings with continuous need for medical coders. Medical billers and coders are essential to ensuring that healthcare providers receive accurate and timely reimbursements for their services, which directly impacts the quality of patient care and the financial health of institutions. With advancements in technology and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), the role of coding professionals is evolving rapidly and requires specialized training. According to the American Medical Association,  the U.S. is currently facing a 30% shortage in medical coders, and the shortage is occurring alongside a surge in demand.

Program Information:

• Training Provider: Thomas Jefferson University
• Program Length: 32 weeks of instruction
• Program Dates: March 2, 2026 – October 10, 2026
• Pre-requisites: High School Diploma or GED
• Training Schedule: All courses are online asynchronous with one optional live session each week. Students should plan to dedicate, on average, 12 hours per week (6 hours per course) to review the course content and an additional 24 hours per week (12 hours per course) as study hours and to complete course assignments. Students will be mandated to meet with the Academic Coach (virtually or in-person) every week for at least 30 minutes.
• Skills Learned: Diagnostic and procedural coding systems; Claim submission, reimbursement procedures, and insurance verification; Reimbursement methodologies; Ethical, and compliant coding practices; AI-assisted coding outputs; Professional communication; Critical thinking; Problem-solving; Time-management
• Industry-Recognized Credentials: Undergraduate Certificate from Thomas Jefferson University and eligibility to take the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by AAPC

• College Credit(s) Earned: 24 semester credits