Health Careers

Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Program

This career training program can help open the door to the exciting medical field for those who prefer to work with data rather than with patients.

The health care industry has a growing need for professionals with knowledge in medical office operations*. Billing, coding, insurance form processing and familiarity with medical software are all necessary skills for the smooth operation of virtually any medical office. Health Information Specialists and Medical Billing & Coding Specialists are in-demand.*

Medical Billing & Coding professionals are organized, detail-oriented individuals who like to use the computer and are talented multi-taskers.

This program can teach you the skills needed to perform the coding for and processing of medical billings, proper reporting functions, and secure health information management. Upon successful completion of your courses, you can be prepared for a career as either a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist or a Medical Insurance Specialist.

The Medical Billing and Coding Specialist training program is available at most schools as either a day or evening course. It is designed to prepare you for entry-level medical and insurance office jobs that may involve:

  • Structure and analysis of health data
  • Coding and indexing of information
  • Management of retention and reimbursement systems for health insurance claims
  • File analysis and management, health care statistics and health record evaluation

A career in health information technology is challenging and offers a variety of opportunities for professional career development. Your education as a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist can lead to career opportunities in doctors' offices, clinics, public health facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, insurance agencies, information services departments, and self-employment.

Program availability and/or degree offerings subject to change.

* Growth of Medical Billing & Coding Occupations

Featured Schools

  • Mobile, AL

    Remington College - Mobile

    Medical Insurance and Coding
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  • Little Rock, AR

    Remington College - Little Rock

    Medical Insurance and Coding
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  • Ft. Lauderdale, FL

    Sanford-Brown Institute - Ft. Lauderdale

    Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
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  • Jacksonville, FL

    Sanford-Brown Institute - Jacksonville

    Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
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  • Largo, FL

    Remington College - Largo

    Medical Insurance and Coding
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  • Tampa, FL

    Remington College - Tampa

    Medical Insurance and Coding
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  • Tampa, FL

    Sanford-Brown Institute - Tampa

    Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
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  • Atlanta, GA

    Sanford-Brown Institute - Atlanta

    Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
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  • Collinsville, IL

    Sanford-Brown College - Collinsville

    Medical Coding/Billing Specialist
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  • Baton Rouge, LA

    Remington College - Baton Rouge

    Medical Insurance and Coding
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  • Lafayette, LA

    Remington College - Lafayette

    Medical Insurance and Coding
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  • Boston, MA

    Gibbs College - Boston

    Office Administration - Medical/Clinical Specialization

    * Gibbs College of Boston, Inc., a private two-year college.

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  • Boston, MA

    Gibbs College - Boston

    Office Administration - Medical Specialization

    * Gibbs College of Boston, Inc., a private two-year college.

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  • Landover, MD

    Sanford-Brown Institute - Landover

    Medical Billing and Coding
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  • Fenton, MO

    Sanford-Brown College - Fenton

    Medical Coding and Billing
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  • Fenton, MO

    Sanford-Brown College - Fenton

    Medical Coding and Billing
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  • Hazelwood, MO

    Sanford-Brown College - Hazelwood

    Medical Coding and Billing
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  • Hazelwood, MO

    Sanford-Brown College - Hazelwood

    Medical Coding and Billing
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  • St. Louis, MO

    Missouri College

    Medical Billing and Coding
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  • St. Louis, MO

    Missouri College

    Medical Office Administration
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  • St. Peters, MO

    Sanford-Brown College - St. Peters

    Medical Coding/Billing Specialist
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  • Iselin, NJ

    Sanford-Brown Institute - Iselin

    Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
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  • Livingston, NJ

    Gibbs College - Livingston, NJ

    Office e-Ministration Medical
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  • Bethpage, NY

    Briarcliffe College - Bethpage

    Office Technology - Medical
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  • Garden City, NY

    Sanford-Brown Institute - Garden City

    Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
    * Licensed by the New York State Education Department
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  • New York, NY

    Katharine Gibbs School - New York

    Office Administration: Medical
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  • New York City, NY

    Sanford-Brown Institute - New York

    Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
    * Licensed by the New York State Education Department
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  • New York City, NY

    Sanford-Brown Institute - New York

    Medical Office Administration
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  • Patchogue, NY

    Briarcliffe College - Patchogue

    Office Technology - Medical
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  • White Plains, NY

    Sanford-Brown Institute - White Plains

    Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
    * Licensed by the New York State Education Department
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  • Cleveland, OH

    Remington College - Cleveland

    Medical Insurance and Coding
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  • Middleburg Heights, OH

    Sanford-Brown Institute - Cleveland

    Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
    * Registration #93-04-1360T
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  • North Olmstead, OH

    Remington College - Cleveland West

    Medical Insurance and Coding
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  • Monroeville, PA

    Western School of Health and Business Careers - Monroeville

    Medical Office Administration
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  • Pittsburgh, PA

    Western School of Health and Business Careers - Pittsburgh

    Medical Office Administration
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  • Trevose, PA

    Sanford-Brown Institute - Trevose

    Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
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  • Cranston, RI

    Gibbs College - Cranston

    Office Administration - Medical Executive Assistant
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  • Memphis, TN

    Remington College - Memphis

    Medical Insurance and Coding
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  • Dallas, TX

    Sanford-Brown Institute - Dallas

    Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
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  • Houston, TX

    Remington College - Houston

    Medical Insurance and Coding
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  • Houston, TX

    Remington College - North Houston

    Medical Insurance and Coding
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  • Houston, TX

    Sanford-Brown Institute - Houston

    Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
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  • Houston, TX

    Sanford-Brown Institute - Northloop

    Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
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  • West Allis, WI

    Sanford-Brown College - Milwaukee

    Medical Coding/Billing Specialist
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