Medical Billing Certification & Training Program — MedCerts

$2,000

Tuition
Ready to begin your career journey or have more questions? Connect with an Education Consultant today!

12 Weeks

Program Length

MCBC

Certifications

$32,000

Avg. Starting Salary
Issuing Authority

Is Medical Billing Specialist Training Right for You?Take the MedCerts Online Career Training Readiness Quiz

Get Your Career Training Readiness Report
This fun, online quiz takes just 3 minutes to complete and provides you with a personalized report to find out if short-term online career training is right for you. The report identifies your strengths and social style, plus the training and positions you’re best suited for.

What does a Medical Billing Specialist do?

Medical Billing Specialists have the option to work in either an insurance office or a variety of healthcare environments, including doctors’ offices, hospitals and healthcare facilities. Some responsibilities include interacting with patients, extracting information from their medical records related to medical procedures, diagnoses and symptoms and successfully submitting claims for reimbursement

24,955
Entry Level Jobs Available In The US
According to Burning Glass jobs data, Medical Billing Specialist will see available jobs grow 13.5% over the next ten years

Medical Billing SpecialistMedical Billing Certification MedCerts Tuition Options

We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access.

Pay in Full

$2,000
One Time Payment

Pay in full, up front.

Get the most value out of your education and focus on your studies instead of making monthly payments.

Monthly Payments

$173
12-MONTH PLAN

Starting with just $200 down!

Pick the payments that fit your life (or budget). Plans range from 4 to 12 months with 0% interest rates available!
Final pricing is given at time of purchase and may vary from the example pricing given above.

MyCAA, Army Credentialing Assistance and Workforce Grants

MedCerts offers financial aid options through MyCAA, WIOA and Army COOL. You must be a Military spouse, active duty Army, Reserves, or National Guard member or WIOA eligible job seeker to receive aid.

Training Options ForMedical Billing Specialist

MedCerts programs are one of the fastest and most affordable ways to receive a quality education that leads not only to a credential, but also a career

MedCerts Two and Four Year Colleges Other Online Programs
Program & Tuition Cost $4000 average Up to $20,000 $3000 average
Exam Fees, Books & Materials Included Up to $750 Up to $750
Job Ready In 3-6 months 24-48 months 3-6 months
Schedule/Flexibility On-demand 24/7 Set Class Schedule On-demand 24/7
Travel Requirements None - 100% online On-Campus Classrooms None - 100% online
Student Support Personal Student Advisors, Subject Matter Experts & 24/7 support Professors - scheduled office hours Support Inbox
Career Coaching 1-1 Coaching + Career Toolkit to prepare for a lasting career Access to Career Services Dept. None
Content Delivery 3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning Professor lectures Typically videos & presentations

This table is for reference only. Actual prices, durations and features may vary. Pricing is based on full-cost tuition for a Medical Assistant or similar program before financial aid.

Loved by students

Over 1000 Student Reviews

Rating by

I would highly recommend the programs

“I would highly recommend the programs available through Medcerts. The one that I just completed was for Medical billing. The online program runs very smoothly and transitions nicely from one section to the next. I took a lot of notes and also printed study quizzes, and worked on those separately. The convenience of sitting at my computer at any part of the day and spend as much time as I wished to was great! Also, the fact that an advisor would check up on me regularly and was always available if needed. I believe that this program is set up to make their students successful. I hope to be certified soon and feel confident that I have the competence to start a new career.”

Diane

HI 1100 Medical Billing Specialist

Entering into medical billing and coding online training is a great opportunity for someone with a knack for data entry and a detail-oriented personality. Our Medical Billing and Coding online courses – Human Anatomy & Medical Terminology and Insurance, Billing and Coding Essentials, create a comprehensive 12-week program.

Insurance and Billing, and Coding Essentials will immerse you in the world of medical billing and prepare you with the knowledge of diagnosis coding, procedure coding, reimbursement processes and understanding insurance companies. 

After completion of our medical billing and coding online courses, you’ll be prepared to take the Medical Coder & Biller Certification (MCBC) exam, authorized through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)*. 

There are many career options once you’ve earned the Medical Billing certification, including a medical billing specialist, healthcare insurance specialist, medical reimbursement specialist, professional medical biller, medical billing coordinator and more.

For more details about this program, our blog post breaks down the skills needed and what it's like to train at MedCerts to earn the Medical Billing certification.

*Students enrolled in this program using Army Credentialing Assistance have the option to sit for the Billing Coding Specialist Certification (BCSC) certification, from the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), as it is a recognized credential through the Army CA program.

Hesitant to get started? Check out our blog post about what to know before starting a Medical Billing Certification Program. 

skills gained

  • Identify major laws, regulations and guidelines related to medical billing
  • Understand various insurance types, carriers and plans and appropriate rules for coverage determination
  • Recognize ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and modifiers and how to utilize them for billing
  • Accurately complete and submit health insurance claims for reimbursement
  • Comprehend payment adjudication, various claim statuses and the resubmission process
  • Gather, review and verify crucial patient information and documentation
  • Audit medical billing and prevent fraud and abuse assigning diagnostic and procedure codes and how to submit 'clean' claims for reimbursement
  • Submit reimbursement claims to insurers and optimize healthcare providers’ maximum payment for medical procedures performed
Enrollment Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Web browser with internet connection
  • Course registration & payment
Materials Included
  • Expert-led video based training
  • Competency assessments
  • National Certification exam fee
Student Services
  • Dedicated Student Success Advisors
  • Tailored support based on performance & behavior
  • Exam preparation process
  • Career Services Advisor

courses taken

HI 1014

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology

96 hours
Length
6 Week
Duration

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the language of medicine, through the study of prefixes, suffixes, root words, abbreviation, and pronunciation of words. The curriculum also includes an overview of anatomy and physiology in order to increase the understanding of medical vocabulary. Students will examine the organization of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, hematic, lymphatic and immune, and cardiovascular systems in the human body. They will become familiar with the medical terms that relate to the respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, and excretory systems. Students will also examine terms related to the sensory organs, with a concentration on the organs for hearing, sight, and smell. This course will prepare students to better understand spoken and written interactions in all medical environments.

  • Recognize the structure and function of the 11 body systems and their organs
  • Understand the medical language that is used to describe those systems
  • Analyze and understand medical terms by breaking down their word components
  • Appreciate the major diseases and conditions related to the human body
  • Apply your knowledge within the healthcare setting
HI 1015

Insurance and Billing, and Coding Essentials

96 hours
Length
6 Week
Duration

This course provides foundational knowledge required of an administrative allied healthcare professional with insight and focus on the role of the Insurance Billing Specialist. Emphasis is placed on the revenue cycle and basic insurance terminology. This includes topics related to HIPPA and HITECH laws and regulations, patient financial responsibility, insurance verification, government and commercial insurance plans, diagnosis coding using ICD-10-CM, procedure coding using CPT and HCPCS, modifiers, and the encounter form. CMS-1500 and HIPAA 837P claim formats, payment processing, claim follow up and collections are also addressed.

  • Describe the phases of the revenue cycle and gain an understanding of basic insurance terminology
  • Demonstrate knowledge of confidentiality and billing laws, regulations, and standards
  • Explain verification of patient financial responsibility and insurance information
  • Differentiate government and commercial insurance plans and determine which is primary
  • Apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes and modifiers based on coding guidelines
COURSES DURATION
HI 1014 6
HI 1015 6
Total Program Duration 12 Week

Eligible Certifications

Loved by students

4.3+ Rating

Rating by

MedCerts Is a Miracle.

“I am beyond to have found a program that not only help further your education, but the program is also flexible to accommodate your schedule. You don’t have to get your prerequisites out of the way and the program dives straight into the field you wish to build a career in.”

Shapri from Trustpilot

Medical Billing SpecialistJob Opportunities

Medical Insurance Specialist

$32000 – $66000
Estimated Salary

Entry-Level

Medical Biller

$25000 – $51000
Estimated Salary

Career Potential

Physician Biller

$30000 – $90000
Estimated Salary
Go to Top
Video iframe here
Chat Online 800-734-1175