Online Certificate in Revenue Cycle Management
The Revenue Cycle Management Certificate program is a fully online certificate program. Students will receive knowledge in functional areas including: registration (front desk), billing, credit and collections, and revenue cycle management. The revenue cycle can also apply to other areas such as dentistry or behavioral health.
What is Revenue Cycle Management?
The healthcare industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Demand in this industry is expected to rise due to increased regulation, the shift to more data-centric systems and the impact of a rapidly aging population on the health care system.
This certificate program is perfect for the following professionals:
- Medical coding professionals with a Medical Coding Certificate who want to take their career to the next level.
- Healthcare management and heath information system professionals who would like to increase their knowledge of the revenue cycle and expand their career opportunities.
- Those looking to make a career change to the healthcare industry – this certificate program is a great step.
Revenue Cycle Management Certificate Program Highlights
High Quality Education
- Exam prep: our curriculum prepares students for the Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist® (CRCS) and Certified Revenue Cycle Professional® (CRCP) exams.
- Employment opportunities: our graduates are knowledgeable, skilled and in high-demand in today’s job market! The healthcare industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the country.
Flexibility
- 100% online: no campus visits are required.
- One-year certificate: complete the program and certification in one year.
- Part-time and full-time scheduling: flexibility to balance work and family obligations while completing your degree.
Support from Application through Graduation
At UC, you’ll have a full support team behind you:
Enrollment Services Advisor: Your partner through the application process, getting enrolled, and starting your program
Student Success Coordinator: Helping you prepare for classes and stay on track
Access to Resources: Access to university resources that will support you through your program including online learning expectations and resources, health and wellness resources, and academic support
The online Revenue Cycle Management Certificate is 16 credit hours and can be customized to fit your schedule and pace. Part-time and full-time options are available to all students. This program also accept students six times per year – (twice in the spring, summer and fall).
| Course | Title/Description | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| HCMT 1001 | Medical Terminology for the Health Professions This course is designed to introduce the student to medical terminology, including roots, prefixes,and suffixes, with emphasis on spelling, definition and pronunciation. The course consists of the basic rules for interpreting, constructing,and spelling medical terminology. The course includes common terminology, definitions and pronunciations for prefixes, suffixes, general body terms, and body system terminology. Each bodysystem lesson includes terms for anatomy, pathology, pharmacology, radiology, procedures, and tests. Emphasis is upon learning word roots, prefixes and suffixes and how they are combined toform medical words. |
3 |
| HCMT 1003C | Introduction to Medical Coding This course covers an introduction to medical coding including an overview of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, DSM-IV and SNOMED. The role that medical coding plays in the billing and claims management processes will be discussed. Rules and regulations, ethics and compliance effecting medical coding, including official coding guidelines and clinical documentation improvement are discussed. The National Correct Coding Initiative, global packages, and unbundling will be covered. |
3 |
| HCMT 2002 | Healthcare Reimbursement This course covers reimbursement methodologies used in all healthcare settings as they relate to national billing, health insurance, reimbursement, compliance, and reporting requirements. |
2 |
| HCMT 2003 | Health Insurance and Billing This course covers the foundations of insurance and billing include a review of the types of healthcare payers, a determination of covered patient services and the completion of different types of claim forms. The importance and application of the revenue cycle will be discussed. Claims submission and follow up are covered. Compliance and ethical standards are discussed. |
2 |
| HCMT 2004 | Revenue Cycle Management This course provides a comprehensive understanding and application of revenue cycle management. Topics covered include revenue cycle basics, cost analysis and payer contracts, patient access, documentation and charge capture, record completion and coding, claims management, and an overview of how charges become revenue. |
2 |
| HCMT 2006C | Revenue Cycle Management Capstone Revenue cycle management is a complex element of healthcare. This course culminates the study of revenue cycle management with a hands-on application of health insurance billing and revenue cycle process. |
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The Revenue Cycle Management Certificate program is open to all students with a high school diploma/GED and the desire to succeed. The program accepts students six times per year – twice in the fall, spring, and summer.
Complete the online application and submit the application fee.
Standard Application Fees:
- $50.00 for domestic applicants to most degree programs
- $100.00 for international applicants to most degree programs
- Application fees for UC Online programs are waived through Summer 2026 for all applicants
- Fee waivers are automatically applied for applicants who:
- are currently serving in the US armed forces
- are veterans of the US armed forces
Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. Our staff will review your application based on the following:
After submitting your application form, all applicants are required to have official transcripts sent directly to University of Cincinnati in order to be eligible for admissions review.
- First-Year and Transfer Applicants with Fewer Than 24 Completed Semester Hours at a Prior College:
- Order official transcripts from your high school and all prior colleges (if applicable) for delivery directly to University of Cincinnati.
- Transfer Applicants with 24+ Completed Semester Hours at a Prior College:
- Order official transcripts from all prior colleges for delivery directly to University of Cincinnati.
- You are exempt from the High School transcript requirement, this item will be removed from your application checklist once your college documents are received.
Please review the section below for guidance on how to submit your transcripts.
Online transcript request systems are the preferred method to deliver official transcripts electronically. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).
- Parchment
- Please select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the recipient of your transcript.
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Please have your transcript sent directly to admissions@uc.edu.
If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly to determine their ordering process.
If a physical copy must be sent, DO NOT request it be delivered to you. It must be sent directly from your prior school to the following address:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
Summer 2026 | First Half Summer 2026 | Second Half Fall 2026 | First Half Fall 2026 | Second Half Spring 2027 | First Half Spring 2027 | Second Half |
March 15, 2026 April 1, 2026 July 15, 2026 November 15, 2026 August 1, 2026 December 15, 2026 |
May 11, 2026 June 25, 2026 August 24, 2026 January 11, 2027 October 13, 2026 March 1, 2027 |
The University of Cincinnati's online course fees differ depending on the program. On average, students will accrue fewer fees than students attending on-campus classes.
The one fee applied across all UC Online programs is the distance learning fee. Students living outside the state of Ohio must also pay an additional “non-resident” fee to enroll in courses at UC Online. This fee is lower than the out-of-state fee for traditional on-campus programs.
To view tuition information and program costs, visit the Online Program Fees page.
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