Online Medical Billing and Coding Course
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Turn Your Attention to Detail into a Healthcare Career
Get ready to pursue a career in medical billing and coding with 100% online training through Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC). You will study medical terminology, healthcare reimbursement, insurance processes, regulatory requirements, and the coding practices used to accurately document patient care.
This medical billing and coding training program provides training in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding while helping you understand how billing and coding fit into the healthcare revenue cycle.
Upon successful completion, you can choose a voucher to cover the fees for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) certification exam.
Job Outlook for Medical Billing and Coding Specialists
Medical records specialists help healthcare organizations maintain accurate patient information, apply standardized medical codes, and support documentation and reimbursement processes.
Nationally, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects employment of medical records specialists to grow 8% from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations. Approximately 14,000 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. The median annual salary for medical records specialists was $51,140 in May 2025. According to Indeed, the average salary of a medical biller in Oklahoma is $61,818 per year.
Healthcare also represents an important part of the Oklahoma City workforce. According to May 2025 BLS data, healthcare practitioners and technical occupations accounted for 7.1% of employment in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, compared with 6.3% nationally. These occupations earned a mean hourly wage of $46.98 in the region.
Medical records specialists work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, physicians' offices, administrative and support services, and professional, scientific, and technical services.
Medical Billing and Coding FAQs
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What is a medical biller and coder? What do medical billers and coders do?
Medical billers and coders help turn patient records and healthcare services into the standardized information needed for documentation, insurance claims, and reimbursement. Coders review medical records and assign codes to diagnoses, procedures, and services, while billers use that information to prepare and process claims.
Depending on the healthcare organization, these responsibilities may be handled by separate specialists or combined into one role.
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What is the difference between a medical biller and a medical coder?
Medical coders focus on interpreting healthcare documentation and assigning the appropriate codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services. Medical billers take coded information and use it to create claims, communicate with insurance payers, and support the reimbursement process.
Both functions contribute to accurate healthcare records and an efficient revenue cycle.
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Can medical billers and coders work remotely?
Some medical billing and coding positions offer remote work opportunities because much of the work involves electronic health records, coding systems, claims, and other digital information. However, remote-work availability varies by employer, position, experience, and organizational requirements.
Some employers may require professionals to gain on-site experience before becoming eligible for remote positions.
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Do I need previous healthcare experience to take this course?
No. There are no prerequisites to enroll in the Medical Billing and Coding course. The training begins with foundational topics, including medical terminology and human anatomy, before progressing into healthcare reimbursement, insurance, billing, and medical coding.
This structure can help students without previous healthcare experience develop the knowledge needed to progress through more advanced billing and coding concepts.
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What medical billing and coding certifications can I prepare for with this course?
You can prepare for one of three industry certification exams: the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by AAPC, the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by AHIMA, or the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by NHA.
Upon successful course completion, you can select a voucher for the certification exam that best aligns with your professional goals.
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Can I test out of medical terminology if I already have experience?
Yes. The course includes two optional Medical Terminology Test-Out Exams for students who already have knowledge of the subject. Earning a score of 80% or higher demonstrates the required mastery and allows you to test out of applicable course content and graded assessments.
Third-party funded students may not be eligible for the test-out option.
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How long do I have to complete the medical billing and coding course?
You will have 12 months after registration to complete the 370-hour course. Because the training is online and self-paced, you can work through the material according to your schedule within the allotted completion period.
Course Objectives
- Understand medical coding terminology, including the structures and functions of the human body
- Identify disorders and medical procedures common to each body system
- Understand legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts, including HIPAA compliance and third-party guidelines for filing insurance claims
- Learn the main coding systems, including ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II
- Learn how to code diagnoses, services, and procedures for all systems of the body
- Develop foundational knowledge of medical billing, coding, and medical terminology
- Understand word parts and the structures and functions of the human body
- Prepare for the CPC, CCA, or CBCS certification exam
Prerequisites and Certification Requirements
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Upon successful course completion, you can select a voucher for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by AAPC, the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by AHIMA, or the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by NHA.
You will also receive applicable study materials for your selected certification pathway.
Recognized by Certifying Bodies
This course prepares you for three industry certification options: the CPC credential offered by AAPC, the CCA credential offered by AHIMA, and the CBCS credential offered by NHA.
The CPC focuses on professional medical coding, the CCA validates foundational coding competency across healthcare settings, and the CBCS demonstrates knowledge of medical billing and coding. This choice of certification pathways allows you to pursue the credential that best aligns with your career interests.
After successfully completing the course, you can select a voucher for one of these certification exams.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime.