Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

Medical billing and coding specialist play a vital role in today’s healthcare industry.

​Medical Billing and Coding Specialists play a critical role in healthcare by ensuring patient services are accurately documented, coded, and reimbursed. They work behind the scenes in medical offices, hospitals, clinics, surgery centers, and other healthcare settings to support both patient care and revenue cycle operations.

This program is taught in real time by a live instructor in a virtual classroom using Zoom. Students actively engage with their instructor and classmates through interactive lessons, demonstrations, and discussion—no self-paced or pre-recorded content.

What You’ll Learn

  • Medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
  • Medical billing processes and workflows
  • Diagnostic and procedural coding fundamentals using ICD-10, HCPCS, and CPC coding manuals
  • Insurance guidelines, reimbursement, and compliance
  • Legal, ethical, and HIPAA requirements
  • Reading and analyzing patient medical records

This program prepares students for entry-level Medical Billing and Coding Specialist positions in a variety of healthcare environments.

Program Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • High school diploma or GED required for NHA certification
  • Reliable internet access, PC/laptop/tablet, and printer required

What’s Included

National certification through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Billing and Coding Specialist Exam and exam prep materials

Purchased Separately:

Textbooks

Salary Information

Salary Information: $69,930 Annual Mean Wage in California. Source: EDD Labor Market Information Division – Home Page
Salary Information: $42,210 Annual Mean Wage in Georgia.  Source:  https://www.salary.com/

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Spring 2027 Classes

Tuesdays and Thursdays

March 2 – July 8, 2027
6 – 7:30 pm (Pacific)/9 – 10:30 pm (Eastern)

Cuesta College

Georgia Highlands College

Gonzales Adult School

Jefferson Adult School

San Leandro Adult & Career Education

San Mateo Adult & Career Education

Mondays and Wednesdays

April 12 – August 23, 2027
4 – 5:30 pm (Pacific)/7 – 8:30 pm (Eastern)

Cuesta College

Georgia Highlands College

Gonzales Adult School

Jefferson Adult School

San Leandro Adult & Career Education

San Mateo Adult & Career Education

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