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Compare Online Medical Billing and Coding Courses
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- 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.
129 programs of 191 match your filters
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| Program & provider | Focus & award | Certification preparation & exam voucher | Delivery & duration | Published cost | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AHIMA Medical Coding and Reimbursement Online AHIMA Quick facts13-course self-paced AHIMA bundle spanning biomedical sciences, ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding, and health information management; six courses align to CCA education recommendations. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Course completion certificate |
| Fully online · Self-paced 13 course self-paced program; complete within 12 months | Not published | |
Medical Billing and Coding Certification (ATI) Alamo Colleges District (Alamo Technical Institute) Quick factsA fully online, instructor-led 6-course, 196-hour continuing-education program preparing for the AAPC CPC exam. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Instructor-led · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Instructor-led 4-month training, 196 contact hours | $4,745 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Billing & Coding Austin Community College Quick factsA 464-hour continuing-education program with Day Online (Mon-Fri 9-4) and Evening Online (Mon-Fri 6-9) options covering medical billing, coding and a coding certification exam review. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Instructor-led · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published | No exam preparation stated | Fully online · Instructor-led 1 - 3 semesters, 464 total hours | Not published | |
Medical Billing and Coding - Self-Directed Online Classes Calhoun Community College Quick factsAlabama community college workforce course in medical billing and coding with a self-directed online option and e-textbooks; an on-campus evening option also exists. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published | No exam preparation stated | Fully online · Self-paced Not published | $1,799 Other costs may apply | |
Online Medical Billing & Coding Diploma Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology Academic programQuick factsFully distance online Medical Billing and Coding diploma that can be completed in as little as nine months; covers electronic health records, HIPAA, billing systems and claims software. Credit: Credit-bearing · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Beginners No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Diploma | No exam preparation stated | Fully online As little as nine months | Not published | |
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Certification University of West Florida Continuing Education · training by Career Educational Services Quick factsLive virtual 17-week instructor-led program (Tue/Thu evenings) preparing for the NHA CBCS exam, with an externship component referenced. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Instructor-led · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Course completion certificate |
| Fully online · Instructor-led 17 weeks; Oct 20, 2026 - Feb 23, 2027, Tue/Thu 6-9 p.m. | $4,500 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Coding and Billing Professional Program - Online California State University, Bakersfield Extended Education · training by CareerStep Quick factsOnline CareerStep medical coding and billing training offered through CSUB Extended Education, preparing for the AAPC CPC credential. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced Average completion time 12 months | $3,699 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Coding and Billing Professional program CareerStep Quick factsSelf-paced online program combining medical terminology, anatomy, health information management, outpatient coding and medical billing, with CPC and CBCS alignment. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced 12 Months of Full Access; designed to be completed in under 12… | $3,699 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Coding & Billing Professional College of Western Idaho · training by CareerStep Quick factsCareerStep-powered, online, self-paced program from CWI workforce development with a free CPC exam voucher, AAPC membership and Practicode voucher. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Course completion certificate |
| Fully online · Self-paced 12 months | $3,699 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Coding and Billing Program Mississippi State University Center for Continuing Education · training by CareerStep Quick factsCareerStep medical coding and billing program delivered by Mississippi State University continuing education, including a CPC exam voucher, Practicode and AAPC membership. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced Full access for 12 months | $4,199 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Coding and Billing Professional Program Southern Utah University Professional Development · training by CareerStep Quick factsSelf-paced CareerStep medical coding and billing program through SUU Professional Development aimed at the AAPC CPC credential, with Practicode and AAPC membership. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced 12 months access | $3,699 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Coding and Billing Professional Western Kentucky University Continuing & Professional Development · training by CareerStep Quick factsCareerStep online medical coding and billing program sold through WKU Continuing & Professional Development, with a CPC exam voucher, Practicode course and AAPC membership. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced Full access for 12 months | $3,699 Other costs may apply | |
Online Medical Billing & Coding Certification Clinical Skills Institute Quick factsSelf-paced online program that prepares for the NHA CBCS exam; tuition includes materials and the NHA exam fee. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Beginners Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced Not published | $900 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Billing & Coding Certificate Colorado Mountain College Academic programQuick factsThree-semester credit certificate delivered 100% online with a capstone and coding practicum; eligible for CPC exam on completion. Credit: Credit-bearing · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Academic certificate |
| Fully online As little as three semesters (one year) | Not published | |
Medical Billing & Coding Community College of Beaver County Quick factsOne-semester online micro-credential in Pennsylvania covering medical terminology, ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS, claims processing, EHR and billing software, and compliance. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Course completion certificate | No exam preparation stated | Fully online 1 semester | Not published | |
Medical Billing and Coding (Online) Corning Community College Quick factsWorkforce training course from a New York community college, 100% online, with HCPCS, CPT Category II and ICD-10 coding and billing software practice, plus an exam voucher. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online Not published | Not published | |
Medical Coding and Billing Certificate Davenport University Academic programQuick factsStackable credit certificate (online via Global Campus or in person at the Grand Rapids campus) that feeds Davenport HIT and HIM degrees. Credit: Credit-bearing · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Academic certificate |
| Fully online As little as a year | Not published | |
Medical Billing & Coding Technology East Mississippi Community College Academic programQuick factsMississippi credit program of 30, 45 or 60 semester hours (career certificate, technical certificate or A.A.S.) whose courses can all be taken 100% online. Credit: Credit-bearing · 60 credits · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Academic certificate | No exam preparation stated | Fully online Not published | Not published | |
Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included) Arizona State University (Career Catalyst) · training by Ed2go Quick factsOnline self-paced medical billing and coding course of 370 course hours with 12 months of access; the learner chooses an exam voucher for the CPC, CCA or CBCS certification. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online 370 course hours; 12 months of access | $4,095 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included) Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY) · training by Ed2go Quick factsOnline self-paced medical billing and coding course of 370 course hours with 12 months of access; the learner chooses an exam voucher for the CPC, CCA or CBCS certification. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Billing & coding Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced 370 course hours; 12 months of access | $3,604 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.
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