You can earn either a diploma or an associate degree in Medical Billing/Coding. You will gain knowledge of basic coding definitions and how to apply those codes to medical documentation. A diploma can be done in 1 year, while an associate degree takes 2 years.
A certificate, in addition to certifying that someone has passed a test or reached a specific standard of knowledge, may also be the name of an actual award. Certificates generally take up to 1 year to complete.
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