Certificate in Faith Based Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Program Overview

Credential abbreviation

Certificate in Faith Based Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Total program length

18 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Six to nine months

General education

Not required

Foundational faith based certified coding specialist courses

12 credit hours

Professional application courses

3 credit hours

Final applied project

3 credit hours

The Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certificate program at HBI University integrates technical proficiency in health information management with a Christ-centered framework of stewardship and ethical service. Students gain the essential skills required to accurately assign codes to medical diagnoses and procedures, viewing this precision as a ministry of integrity that ensures regulatory compliance and facilitates the fair and honest stewardship of healthcare resources. Through an exploration of coding systems, data management, and reimbursement methodologies, the curriculum emphasizes the importance of accuracy as an act of service to patients, healthcare providers, and the community. By anchoring technical training within a Christian worldview, the program prepares students to navigate the complexities of medical record maintenance with a commitment to professional excellence and the moral imperative of safeguarding sensitive health information. Graduates are equipped to fulfill their roles within the healthcare industry as servant leaders, upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and truthfulness in their professional practice.

The certificate provides introductory academic and applied preparation for faith based certified coding specialist-support, community-care, outreach, referral, and service-related roles. It does not constitute professional licensure or independent authorization to provide regulated clinical services.

Program Details

• Total Credits: 3
• Degree Level: Certificate

General education | Not required

• Foundational faith based certified coding specialist courses | 12 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 3 credit hours
• Final applied project | 3 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MTI-112 | Certificate in Faith Based Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) | 3 | None

Career Opportunities

• Certified Coding Specialist
• Medical Coder
• Health Information Technician
• Coding Auditor
• Coding Manager
• Revenue Cycle Specialist

Important Notices

• The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
• HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
• HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
• Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
• The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
• Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
• Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
• This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
• Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
• Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
• Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
• Credential abbreviation | Certificate in Faith Based Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Total program length | 18 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Six to nine months