Medical Billing & Coding Training

Medical billing and coding professionals turn medical care into the codes that insurers pay on, and demand is strong at every hospital, clinic, and private practice. At MBS Career Institute, these skills are taught within our Medical Assistant and Medical Office Specialist programs, and additional standalone courses may be offered when available. You learn the major coding systems, the full insurance claims cycle, and the compliance rules that protect patient data. It is one of the few healthcare roles that can lead to remote or hybrid work with experience. 
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What’s Included in Medical Billing & Coding

• Medical Terminology & Anatomy for Coders  The clinical foundation accurate coding depends on.
• ICD10CM Diagnosis Coding  Assigning accurate diagnosis codes from documentation.
• CPT & HCPCS Procedure Coding  Coding procedures and services correctly.
• The Insurance Claims Cycle  From patient encounter to clean claim to payment.
• Denials, Appeals & A/R Followup  Resolving rejections and keeping revenue moving.
• Payers & Reimbursement  How commercial insurers, Medicare, and Medicaid pay.
• HIPAA & Compliance  Protecting patient data and coding ethically.
• Billing Software & EHR  Working in the systems practices used every day.
• Certification Prep  Readiness to sit for national optional certification exams through MedCA.

Why MBS Career Institute for Medical Billing & Coding

• Coding taught in context  You learn coding alongside real medical office and clinical training, so the codes connect to actual care.
• Built for the claims workflow  The curriculum follows the real revenue cycle, from documentation to denial management.
• A flexible career  With experience, billing and coding can open the door to remote and hybrid roles.

How We Work

1. Start with Terminology and Anatomy  Build the clinical vocabulary that accurate coding requires.
2. Learn the Code Sets  Work through ICD10CM, CPT, and HCPCS with handson coding practice.
3. Follow a Claim End to End  Code an encounter, build a clean claim, and submit it the way a practice would.
4. Handle Denials and Appeals  Practice fixing rejections and following up on accounts receivable.
5. Prepare for Certification  Get ready to sit for national optional certification through MedCA.

Who We Help with Medical Billing & Coding

Medical Billing and Coding suits detail-oriented people who want a behind-the-scenes healthcare career. It is a strong fit for career changers, parents seeking flexible work, and anyone already in a medical office who wants to specialize. Pair it with our Medical Assistant program for a broader skill set, or our Medical Office Specialist program for the administrative track.

• Detailoriented, organized career starters
• Career changers who want flexible or remote-friendly work
• Parents returning to the workforce
• Current medical office staff who want to specialize

Frequently Asked Questions

Is medical billing and coding hard to learn?

It is detail-oriented rather than difficult. With structured training and practice, beginners with no healthcare background succeed.

Do I need certification to work?

Many employers prefer or require certification. Our training prepares eligible students to sit for national optional certification exams through MedCA.

Can I work from home?

With experience, many billing and coding roles offer remote or hybrid schedules, though entry-level roles are often on site.

What does a medical biller and coder earn?

Medical records specialists earn a national median annual wage of $50,250 ($24.16 per hour), according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wages vary and are not a guarantee of earnings.

Is this offered as its own program?

These skills are taught within our Medical Assistant and Medical Office Specialist programs, and additional standalone courses may be offered when available. Contact us for current offerings.

Can I get financial aid?

Financial aid may be available for eligible students in our longer, registered programs. Contact us to check eligibility.