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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.
191 programs
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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 Coding Dual Certification Course (MCDC) AMCI Quick factsOnline coding course preparing for the CPC, CCS-P and CCS exams, with independent coursework and optional live instructor-led group studies. Includes medical terminology and A&P instruction. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Mixed · Audience: Beginners Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Medical coding Not published |
| Fully online · Mixed not stated | $3,365 Other costs may apply | |
Medical Coding Certificate Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Academic programQuick factsEighteen-credit credit certificate with six courses in biology, medical terminology, insurance billing, and procedure and diagnostic coding, delivered fully online. Credit: Credit-bearing · 18 credits · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Medical coding Academic certificate | No exam preparation stated | Fully online Not published | Not published | |
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 Coding (44-Credit Hour Certificate) Barton Community College Academic programQuick factsA 44-credit-hour credit certificate in medical coding that Barton lists with a 100% online option alongside in-person classes. Credit: Credit-bearing · 44 credits · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Medical coding Academic certificate | No exam preparation stated | Fully online Not published | Not published | |
Medical Coding (Certificate) Berkshire Community College Academic programQuick factsCredit certificate in the Medical Coding and HIM department, AHIMA PCAP-approved, with a fully online option; completed in two semesters. Credit: Credit-bearing · Pacing: Not published · Audience: Not published No price is published on the program page. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Medical coding Academic certificate | No exam preparation stated | Fully online Two semesters | 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 | |
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 & 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 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 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 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 | |
Certified Professional Biller (CPB) Course CCO Quick factsSelf-paced 40-hour-equivalent video course on physician-office medical billing (claims, payers, revenue cycle, compliance) that prepares students for the AAPC CPB exam. Credit: Noncredit · Pacing: Self-paced · Audience: All levels Other compulsory charges may exist that the provider does not publish. Reviewed October 18, 2026 | Medical billing Not published |
| Fully online · Self-paced 40-hour equivalent course | $1,447 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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