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More than one million practicing physicians in the U.S. rely on medical billers and coders to receive payment for their services. Join the rewarding healthcare industry working behind the scenes with a career in medical billing and coding!
This medical billing and coding training program offers valuable training in medical, legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, third-party payer requirements, and much more. You will discover all the phases of the revenue cycle—from patient registration through medical coding, claims submission, reimbursement, and collections.
Start your career in medical billing and coding with a cost-effective education that builds in-demand job skills. You will also be able to choose a voucher for the professional certification that best aligns with your interests and career goals.
“All the materials support the lessons and I feel I was able to learn each concept easily. The assignments related to real life tasks and patient scenarios which I found helpful and valuable.”
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This training is approved for full funding through the Missouri Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant for those who qualify.
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Certification can lead to more employment options and better pay. Certified medical records specialists make 8.5% more than non-certified colleagues, according to the AAPC 2025 Salary Survey results. Certification may also be required by state regulations, depending on where you live.
This course prepares you to sit for three medical billing and coding certifications. You can select which one is right for you after successfully completing your course:
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
AAPC's CPC certification is the gold standard in medical coding and represents world-class expertise that is highly sought and well-compensated by medical organizations across the country. Once the CPC designation is achieved, your AAPC Membership (included) is required to be renewed annually and 36 Continuing Education Units (CEU's) must be submitted every two years for verification and authentication of expertise.
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
The CCA is an entry-level certification provided through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). It indicates proficiency in medical coding in hospital and office settings.
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
With the CBCS credential you'll gain billing and coding skills that are essential to various medical facilities and will prove to prospective employers that you have what it takes to work with patient information, prevent fraud and abuse, support coding and billing practices, submit claims, and help healthcare providers gain maximum reimbursement for services.
As a vital part of the healthcare team, medical billers and coders are responsible for processing patient data, including medical records and related insurance. This is a job that requires a high level of attention to detail, and much of your time will be spent organizing statements, reviewing bills, and performing quality control.
Medical billing and coding offers a wide range of career paths with strong opportunities for growth and mobility within the healthcare industry. Certified professionals can advance into roles like coding specialist, medical records analyst, health information technician, or billing manager. With experience and additional certification, many also transition into compliance auditing, revenue cycle management, or healthcare consulting.
The demand for skilled medical billers and coders continues to rise, making this a flexible and in-demand career choice with options to work in hospitals, private practices, insurance companies, and even remote positions.
“I work full time and have classes & homework through my job as well, so being able to do these classes on my own schedule really benefited me.”
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Yes. This course includes two, optional, Test-Out Exam features that will allow you to test out of content and graded assessments if your score demonstrates the level of mastery required (80%). It does not count toward your overall score in this course if you do not achieve the minimum score required for mastery.
Please note: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of this course's test-out feature.
There are no prerequisites to take this course. In order to sit for national certification exams, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Therefore, it is recommended you have this before enrolling in this course. Certification exams offered by AAPC and NHA are only available online to candidates located in the US. AHIMA only offers in-person exams in both the US and Globally.
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:
The following digital textbooks for Medical Billing and Coding are accessed via links in the course lessons:
The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in Medical Billing and Coding:
Choice of study guide/voucher package upon course completion:
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.
*The course includes the current year of coding books, and you will be responsible for purchasing your updated coding books from year to year.
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