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Medical Coding and Billing Diploma
Medical Coding and Billing Career Training
Online Medical Coding and Billing Program
If you want to work in an in-demand role in healthcare with the option to work from home, you can pursue that passion with Penn Foster’s online Medical Billing and Coding Career Diploma Program. Study with the support of helpful instructors and faculty, and enjoy a program that offers engaging visual learning aids and interactive assessments to help you practice as you go.
Penn Foster’s Medical Billing and Coding Career Diploma Program helps you prepare to sit for the Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Penn Foster covers the cost of a graduate’s CBCS exam as well as a complete exam prep study package. The exam and study package are available to students who graduate from the program.
Through this program, you’ll learn the skills that can help you take the next steps toward a successful new career as a medical billing and coding specialist, a medical claims specialist, or a medical biller or billing specialist.
Medical billing and coding professionals can earn anywhere between $31,710 and $75,460 per year depending on their experience, education, credentials, and other factors.*
On average, certified medical billing and coding professionals can earn up to 17.7% more** than those who aren’t certified. Generally, the highest paid medical coders hold one or more of the following certifications: CDEO, CPC, or COC.**
Our online programs are flexible enough for you to finish them at a pace that works for you, based on how much time you can dedicate to your coursework each week.
Penn Foster’s Medical Billing and Coding Program is designed with job-readiness in mind. Study the skills you need while preparing for any required industry certifications and state licenses, so you can get started on your career path as a medical billing and coding professional or advance your current career.
State Licensing Requirements Licensing and/or certification requirements for jobs in certain fields are not the same in every state and may include educational, testing, and/or experiential requirements beyond those offered by your Penn Foster Program. You should contact the state professional licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state(s) where you plan to work to determine their requirements before enrolling in your program. Please review state board requirements that are applicable to your field of study. State boards may impose a variety of different requirements, which vary from state to state.
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Sources:
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. "Medical Records and Health Information Technicians." Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed October 2, 2023.
** American Academy of Professional Coders. “2023 Medical Coding and Billing Salary Report.” AAPC.com. Accessed July 7, 2023.
Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.