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As the population ages, the need for healthcare professionals of all types continues to grow. If you want to work in this industry, but don’t want a patient-facing role, a career as a medical insurance billing & coding specialist may be right for you. At IMBC, you can earn your medical coding diploma online and be working as a medical billing coder in as little as 12 months.
- Program Length: About a year
- Course Type: Diploma
- Format: Online
- Course Length: 6 weeks
- Average Class Size: 25 or fewer
- Job Outlook: 60,500 new jobs by 20281
- Job Placement: 81%2
The Programs
Even the most routine of healthcare interactions generates a significant amount of recorded data in the form of medical and patient records. And the more complex the situation, the more data is generated. Medical billing and coding specialists are responsible for transcribing, categorizing and managing this data for billing and reimbursement.
In IMBC’s medical billing and coding online courses, you’ll learn the terminology and reference codes used for reimbursement, including ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and PCS codes. You’ll also study office management, computer basics, medical terminology and anatomy and physiology. To ensure you’re ready to hit the ground running, you’ll also receive training in medical billing software as you learn how to complete, submit and resolve claims for CMS-1500 and UB04 forms.
Upon completing the program, you’ll be prepared to seek a medical coding certification, including sitting for the National Association for Health Professionals’ Nationally Registered Certified Coding Specialist (NRCCS) exam. The cost of the certification exam is paid for by IMBC, provided you qualify and meet the guidelines. Certification is not required for employment, but by validating your competencies, IMBC believes you will have a competitive advantage over non-certified job seekers.
Are you ready to start working towards your career as a medical transcriptionist? Fill out the form to get started today.
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Courses
Typical courses in the Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Diploma Program:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Professional Development
- Electronic Health Records
- Introduction to Healthcare
- Diagnostic Coding
- Procedural Coding
- Physician Billing & Coding and Insurance Billing
- Medical Terminology & Keyboarding
- Medical Law and Ethics
Job Outlook
Graduates of this program are prepared to seek entry-level employment in the field of medical insurance billing and coding in a number of organizations, including:
- 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.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field of Medical Records and Health Information Specialists will add about 29,000 new jobs through 2029, much faster than the average for all industries. There are approximately 341,600 jobs in the field as of 2019.
1 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET Online https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-3021.00
2 Reported ABHES placement rates for the 2018-2019 reporting year.
The Institute of Medical and Business Careers has proudly earned the prestigious 2025-2026 Military Friendly School designation, recognized with a Gold status for its commitment to supporting military students. Additionally, the school has been named a Military Spouse Friendly School, further demonstrating its dedication to providing valuable educational opportunities to both active service members and their families. Through tailored programs and support, IMBC continues to offer a welcoming and flexible learning environment for military-affiliated students.