Online CBCS Preparation Courses
The Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) is issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and covers both billing and coding. A course that includes a CBCS voucher still requires you to pass the NHA exam to earn the credential.
75 programs
Default order: provider name, A–Z. No paid placement affects it.
| Program & provider | Focus & award | Certification preparation & exam voucher | Delivery & duration | Published cost | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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 | |
Online Medical Billing Certification Program CareerStep Quick factsSelf-paced online medical billing program covering reimbursement methods, ACA, medical terminology and coding fundamentals, aligned to the NHA CBCS. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Medical billing Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced Online and self-paced; access length not stated | $3,399 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 Billing Program Southern Utah University Professional Development · training by CareerStep Quick factsCareerStep medical billing program through SUU Professional Development preparing for the NHA CBCS 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 | Medical billing Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced Not stated | $3,399 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Billing Western Kentucky University Continuing & Professional Development · training by CareerStep Quick factsCareerStep online medical billing program offered through WKU Continuing & Professional Development, preparing for the NHA CBCS exam. Credit: Not stated · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: Not published Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Medical billing Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced Full access for 8 months | $3,399 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 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 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 | |
Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included) Bunker Hill Community College · 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 | $3,604 Other costs may apply | |
Online Medical Billing and Coding Training Cal Poly Pomona College of Professional and Global Education · training by Ed2go Quick facts100% online non-credit course GES1014 with hands-on billing/coding software practice and a voucher for the CPC, CCA or CBCS exam. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Not published · 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 Not shown in fetched text | $3,499 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Billing and Coding California State University San Marcos Extended Learning · training by Ed2go Quick facts100% online self-paced 370-hour course with 12 months to complete and a voucher for the CPC, CCA or CBCS exam. 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 370 course hours, 12 months to complete | Not published | |
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate California State University, East Bay (Continuing Education) · training by Ed2go Quick factsSelf-paced online certificate consisting of one 370-hour course with a voucher for the CPC, CCA or CBCS exam. 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 Course completion certificate |
| Fully online · Self-paced One required course of 370 hours of instruction | $3,295 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included) Central Maine Community College · 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 | $3,499 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included) Central Michigan University · 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 | $3,499 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included) City College of New York (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: 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 | $3,814 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included) Community College of Rhode Island · 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 | $3,604 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included) De Anza College - Community Education · 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 |
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
- Issuing organization
- NHA (National Healthcareer Association) · official site
- Intended audience
- Not confirmed from an official page
- Current eligibility requirements
- High school diploma/GED (or scheduled to earn within 12-18 months, sources differ), or completed billing and coding program within last 5 years, or supervised work experience (WebSearch snippet of NHA pages; paraphrase) (source)
- Exam format
- official page blocked, not confirmed (total/scored question count not obtained; FAQ says code books not allowed from 24 Sep 2024) (source)
- Exam fee
- NHA store lists CBCS exam application at $134 (snippet; confirm) (source)
- Official credential information
- https://www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/medical-billing-and-coding-specialist-(cbcs)
- Last reviewed
- October 18, 2026
Beginner training versus exam review
Programs here are filed by type. A career program teaches the subject from the beginning; exam review assumes you already know it. Check the program type and audience on each listing.
Vouchers and memberships
Of 76 programs that state CBCS preparation, 58 state that a CBCS exam voucher is included. A voucher pays for an exam attempt; it does not make you eligible and does not guarantee a pass. The number of included attempts is shown only where the provider publishes it; “not confirmed” is not “no”.
Published tuition among these programs ranges from $900 to $7,500 (51 with a published price).
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