Independent comparison · United States
Compare Online Medical Billing and Coding Courses
Explore training providers, compare published costs and course formats, and understand certification preparation before choosing a program.
- Programs in this comparison
- 191
- Providers · institutions
- 113 · 176
- Published tuition, comprehensive programs (81 with a price)
- $900 – $9,543 · median $3,499
Showing fully online, comprehensive and academic programs. There are 21 individual courses, introductory resources and advanced exam-prep courses (select Program type), and 10 hybrid programs with required in-person parts (select Delivery → Hybrid) listed separately. See every record.
1 program of 191 match your filters
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| Program & provider | Focus & award | Certification preparation & exam voucher | Delivery & duration | Published cost | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Medical Insurance Billing A-Z Plus Howard Community College Quick factsMaryland noncredit online medical insurance billing course (10 CEUs) covering ICD-10-CM/PCS principles, EHR, claims submission, Medicare/Medicaid and appeals; certification exam optional afterward. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Medical billing Not published | No exam preparation stated | Fully online Sep 14-Nov 2 Online | $2,026 Other costs may apply |
Coding versus billing
Medical coding turns documented diagnoses, procedures and services into standardized codes (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II). Medical billing uses those codes to prepare claims, follow them with payers and handle patient balances. Some programs teach only one, many teach both, and the names are not always precise — check the curriculum on each program page.
Certificates versus certification
A certificate comes from the school that taught the course. A professional certification such as CPC, CCA, CCS or CBCS comes from an outside credentialing body after you pass its exam. Finishing a course does not award a credential, and a course “aligned to” an exam is not the same as an eligibility guarantee.
Browse by exam preparation
Only programs that explicitly say they prepare students for the exam are listed. The credentials are not interchangeable and differ in audience.
Schools and providers
154 training providers and 196 institutions appear in the records. A university or college may market a course that another company delivers; both are shown. Browse providers.
Cost and duration
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