IMBC Programs

Medical Insurance Billing and Coding (Diploma)

Online Diploma Program

You’re the type of person others call “detail-oriented,” and you enjoy working with data, information, and computers. In fact, you enjoy computers so much that you’re ready to earn your diploma online.

  • Program Length: About a Year1
  • Format: Online
  • Course Length: 6 Weeks
  • Average Class Size: 25 or Less
  • Job Outlook: 60,500 New Jobs by 20282
  • Job Placement: 80%3

IMBC Student Stories

Kathleen Petrisek headshot at IMBC

"The reason I chose the Institute of Medical and Business Careers is that it was all online and I wanted to be able to stay home with my daughter. My experience at IMBC has been great with help for all of the instructors online. They are always available! "

Kathleen Petrisek, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding (Diploma)

The healthcare and health insurance industries generate an enormous number of medical and patient records. In a medical billing and coding career, you are responsible for classifying individual diagnoses and medical procedures for billing and reimbursement purposes with ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and PCS codes. You’ll typically work in an office environment at a computer workstation reviewing electronic healthcare records (or EHR).

You’ll learn about medical terminology and the reference codes used for reimbursement between the doctor’s office or hospital and the insurance companies. You’ll also study office management, computer basics, medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology. Students in this program will receive hands-on training in medical billing software and in the completion, submission, and claims resolution techniques for CMS-1500 and UB04 forms.

Finally, upon the successful completion of your program, you will be prepared to seek certification to demonstrate your mastery of the course material. The National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) offers a Nationally Registered Certified Coding Specialist (NRCCS) exam and certification. The cost of the certification exams is paid for by IMBC when the student qualifies and meets the IMBC guidelines.

Certification exams are not required for employment; however, students who pass voluntary third-party certification exams validate their competencies, skills, and abilities in the specialized field of study. IMBC believes students passing certification exams have a more competitive employment advantage for being hired over students with no certification.

Does this sound like a great program for you? Contact IMBC using the form on this page to learn more about enrolling today!

Top questions about the Medical Insurance Billing and Coding online diploma and career outcomes:

  1. What does a medical insurance billing and coding specialist do?
    The healthcare and health insurance industries generate an enormous number of medical and patient records. In a medical billing and coding career, you are responsible for classifying individual diagnoses and medical procedures for billing and reimbursement purposes with ICD-10 CM codes. You’ll typically work in an office environment at a computer workstation reviewing electronic healthcare records (or EHR).
  2. What types of places does a medical insurance biller and coder work at?
    Medical insurance billing and coding specialists might work at hospitals, clinics, physician offices, nursing care facilities, or insurance companies.
  3. How long is the medical insurance billing and coding training program?
    Most students will typically complete the medical insurance billing and coding diploma program in about a year. However, your actual time will vary depending on your academic progress, success, the number of courses you take, and other factors.
  4. What should I look for in a top school for medical insurance billing and coding training?
    Consider your options carefully by ensuring your school is accredited to make sure the program meets generally accepted academic standards. Look for a school that fits your schedule and work-life balance and can provide you the support you need such as tutoring and career services. And finally, find out if your school will prepare you for taking any necessary certifications as well as cover those exam costs.
  5. Is there an internship requirement for the medical insurance billing and coding program?
    No, students will not need to complete an internship prior to graduating from the medical insurance billing and coding program.
  6. What is the certification exam in the medical insurance billing and coding training program?
    Upon the successful completion of your program, you will be prepared to seek a certification to demonstrate your mastery of the course material. The National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) offers a Nationally Registered Certified Coding Specialist (NRCCS) exam and certification. The cost of the certification exams is paid for by IMBC when the student qualifies and meets the IMBC guidelines.

Graduates of this program are prepared to seek entry-level employment in the field of medical insurance billing and coding in the following types of organizations:

  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Physician offices
  • Nursing care facilities
  • Insurance companies

Some employers may require a criminal background check prior to beginning your employment. Please speak with your admissions representative prior to enrolling in this program if a background check presents an obstacle for you. Students may need to relocate to obtain gainful employment.

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By submitting the information you have provided, you agree that IMBC or its authorized agents may contact you by phone, email, and text message via automated systems to provide you with information about training opportunities at the phone numbers you provided above, including any wireless number(s). You are under no obligation to consent to automated contact to enroll. Alternatively to submitting this form you may call us at 855.773.0758. Note that all calls are recorded for quality assurance.

  1. This figure represents the typical length a program takes to complete. However, your actual program completion time may vary based upon your academic progress, course progression, and any breaks.
  2. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET Online (https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-3021.00)
  3. Reported ABHES placement rates for the 2023-2024 reporting year.