🎯 What You'll Be Able To Do

• Apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding to real diagnoses and procedures.
• Read clinical documentation to assign the correct code.
• Use modifiers and code categories accurately for billing and compliance.
• Prepare for the AAPC CPC certification exam with practice tests and strategy.
• Navigate Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA basics relevant to coding work.

💼 Career Opportunities With This Certificate

• Medical Records Specialist / Medical Coder — $36K–$81K (BLS)
• Health Information Technologist — $45K–$95K (approx.) (BLS)
• Medical Billing Specialist — $30K–$60K (approx.) (BLS)

Medical Records Specialist roles are projected to grow 7% from 2024–2034 — faster than average — with ~14,200 openings each year (BLS). (BLS)

✓ Why This Fits Your Life

You're balancing work, family, and the goals you've been putting off. NU PACE is built for that.

• 100% Online, Self-paced — learn around your job and family
• 6-month access from the day you enroll
• No application, no prerequisites
• Additional Required Costs:
• Textbooks (4 required): ~$530
• AAPC Membership: ~$230
• AAPC CPC Exam (two takes): ~$550
• Total Estimated Cost: ~$1,310 (not included in certificate cost)
• NOTE: See each included course's details for additional information.

⏱ How Long It Takes

• Finish in as little as 3 months at ~20 hrs/wk
• Or 6 months at ~10 hrs/wk
• Total certificate hours: 24.6 Hrs

🏆 What You'll Earn

• Certificate of Completion from National University PACE (awarded when all requirements of all included courses have been met)
• 24.6 CEUs — PACE Continuing Education Units

🧩 Stack Your Learning Toward a Degree

This Certificate is eligible for credit for prior learning (CPL), allowing completed coursework to apply toward select undergraduate or graduate degree programs at National University.

• Earn credit towards a Bachelor of Science through the School of Health Professions.

For more information and next steps, contact PACE@nu.edu.

📋 Requirements to Enroll

No application needed. All learners are eligible to enroll. There are no admission requirements. We recommend learners have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills.

📅 Access Timing

Learners will:

• Get access to their certificate courses approximately 1 hour from the date of enrollment.
• Have access to their certificate courses for up to 6 months from the date of enrollment.

💵 Refund Policy

We want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. If a student is not completely satisfied, we offer a refund policy.

To be eligible, submit a written request with a valid reason within 9 calendar days of registering. The student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.

Email PACE@nu.edu with your full name, student ID, and course name. Approved refunds are issued within 60 days.