Online Medical Coding & Billing Programs

Start your Online Medical Coding and Billing School today! U.S. Career Institute’s Online Medical Coding and Billing School prepares you to take the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam or the Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A) exam. Our affordable online course teaches students how to comprehend, navigate, and apply current CPT and ICD-10-CM code sets in a variety of healthcare settings.

Career Outlook for Medical Coders and Billers

Medical Coding and Billing jobs are projected to increase 9% by 2034* according to the U.S. Department of Labor. An increase in the number of patients and hospital admissions means more work for Medical Coding and Billing Specialists. If you are looking for an exciting and satisfying career where you get to work with doctors and other professionals in the medical field and become a vital part of the medical team then enroll now and start your Online Medical Coding and Billing Program today!

The median earnings for this profession are $50,250* based on statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Program Options and Details

USCI offers 100% online classes that allow you to study any time, any place, on your phone. The estimated length of the program is 5-12 months, self-paced. You can start learning today - no waiting period.

Certification

Upon completion, students are prepared for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) Exam offered by NHA or the Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A) offered by the AAPC.

Tuition and Financing

Tuition for the USCI program can be paid through a payment plan of $79/month ($2,269 total) or a pay-in-full option of $1,869. For full tuition details, students can refer to the Tuition & Financing section.

Penn Foster offers a Medical Billing and Coding Career Diploma with various payment options. The total cost of tuition for your online Medical Billing and Coding Career Diploma covers the cost of your studies and any digital textbooks and study materials included in your program. Choose from one of their customized payment options or call for details on their first payment match program. Depending on where you live, you may be charged taxes in addition to the total cost of your program.

For Connecticut State, professional medical billing and coding is a short-term, non-credit training program consisting of five intensive courses. Funding options are available for Workforce Development courses.

Program Goal

The program's goal is to prepare students to take the CBCS or the CPC-A Certification Exam and gain entry-level employment as a medical coding and billing specialist.

What You'll Learn

Our affordable program will teach you everything you need to know through practical instruction on researching and assigning diagnostics and procedural codes to medical records, as well as processing medical bills. This includes overviews of common claim forms, medical terminology, and ethical issues for healthcare professionals. Some of the topics our course covers include:

• How the human body works, mastering human anatomy and physiology.
• How to speak the language, exploring medical terminology and pronunciations as well as learning CPT and ICD-10-CM coding language.
• How coding impacts healthcare and how medical procedures and diagnoses are coded.
• How to work like a professional, learning how coders and billers use coding software and the Internet to boost their productivity and earnings.

For the full Medical Coding and Billing course outline, goals, and outcomes, visit the Course Outline section.

Connecticut State Program Courses

The following courses are required to earn the certificate from CT State:

Course Code	Course Name	Cost	Hours
HMED 0103	Medical Terminology	$665	37.5
HIMT 0500	Medical Coding I	$735	37.5
HIMT 0501	Medical Coding II	$600	37.5
HIMT 0503	Medical Health Insurance	$760	45
HIMT 0504	Electronic Health Records	$700	40
Subtotal Required Courses		$3,460

Optional courses include HIMT 0502 Medical Coding II A ($350, 20 hours), HIMT 0600 AAPC Exam Prep ($800, 45 hours), and HIMT 0693 Billing & Coding Externship ($400, 55 hours). The total cost for all courses, including optional, is $6,754.

In this course you'll learn to:

• Demonstrate critical thinking skills while applying knowledge of specialized medical terminologies, insurance and regulation systems.
• Define basic health insurance terminology relating to medical billing and the claims process.
• Apply security and privacy concepts according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Apply a variety of computer skills necessary to prepare documents related to billing, coding and health care settings.
• Utilize the ICD-10(-CM) manual when given patient medical information to assign the correct codes for claims purposes.
• Utilize the CPT and HCPCS code books to correctly assign the code for the medical procedure or service as documented in the medical record.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements generally include being at least 18 years of age and having a GED or high school diploma. For Penn Foster, age 16 is acceptable. Technology requirements for Penn Foster include access to high-speed internet, a Microsoft Windows based computer running Windows 10 or later or an Apple Mac computer running macOS Sierra Version 11.2 or later, Microsoft Office 2019 or Microsoft 365, and an email account.

These are intensive courses and require students to be prepared for each class. You must be able to effectively manage your time to successfully complete this program.

Graduates of the Penn Foster program may also earn credits toward an Associate Degree in Medical Assisting or Health Care Management at Penn Foster College.

Refund Policies

Penn Foster offers a generous refund policy. If you cancel within the first 6 days of enrollment you will receive a full refund. After the first 6 days your refund amount will be based on: lessons completed, tuition collected, and enrollment date. For more information, visit Penn Foster’s Cancellation Policy and Refund Policy pages.

Penn Foster also recognizes those who serve in the military. They have special offers for active duty military, veterans and their spouses for many Penn Foster programs, including the Medical Billing and Coding Career Diploma.