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Online Medical Billing and Coding Training
Help doctors and hospitals get paid accurately for the care they give. Learn to code diagnoses and procedures, file insurance claims, and prepare for a national certification, all online.
At a glance
Start anytime.
Format
100% online
Course length
370 course hours
Prepares you for
CPC, CCA, or CBCS certification (your choice)
Exam voucher
Included
Course details from the provider’s listing. Check the course page for current price and requirements.
The work
Turn patient care into accurate codes and claims.
Medical coders translate the care a patient receives into standard codes. Medical billers use those codes to create insurance claims and request payment. Many professionals do both.
The work keeps healthcare providers paid quickly and correctly, and it calls for a solid understanding of patient privacy rules such as HIPAA.
What you’ll learn
- Medical terminology for every major body system
- ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding
- Health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payers
- Revenue cycle management and insurance claims
- Legal aspects of health insurance and reimbursement
- Hands-on practice with billing and coding software
Before you enroll
Questions, answered.
Do I need experience before I start?
No. There are no prerequisites.
Which certification should I choose?
You pick the exam that fits your goals:
CPC (Certified Professional Coder) from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
CCA (Certified Coding Associate) from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
CBCS (Certified Billing and Coding Specialist) from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
A voucher for the exam you choose is included.
What’s the job outlook?
See current pay and outlook for medical records specialists in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook ↗.
Offered with ed2go
You enroll, pay, and take the course on MVU’s career training site, which is run by our partner ed2go. Prices and enrollment details are listed there.
Get started
Three steps to begin.
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Enroll online
Register when you’re ready. There’s no application and no semester to wait for.
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Learn at your pace
Work through the lessons online, on your schedule, and prepare for your next step.
Additional resources
Learn more before you start.
Explore pay and job data and the organizations that award each certification.
Ready for your next move?
Start this course today, or compare it with other career training and skills courses.