Medical Billing and Coding Certification

Become a Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

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Build In-Demand Skills for a Career in Healthcare

Take the next step toward a healthcare career with online Medical Billing and Coding training through South Central College. This flexible course covers the essential knowledge used to accurately code healthcare services, process claims, and support reimbursement.

Explore medical terminology, insurance and reimbursement, HIPAA requirements, and ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding. Upon successful completion of this medical billing and coding course, you can select a voucher for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) certification exam.

Registration and Enrollment: This course is 100% online. Start anytime.

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Job Outlook for Medical Billing and Coding Specialists

A growing healthcare workforce creates opportunities for professionals with the skills to manage the information, documentation, and administrative processes behind patient care.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects employment of medical records specialists to grow 8% nationally from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations. Approximately 14,000 openings are projected each year, on average, over the next decade. The median annual wage for medical records specialists was $51,140 in May 2025.

Medical billing professionals may also find competitive earning opportunities in Minnesota. According to Indeed, the average annual salary for medical billers in Minnesota is $76,030, based on salary data updated in September 2026. 

The healthcare sector also has a strong presence in the Mankato-area workforce. According to May 2025 BLS data, healthcare support occupations accounted for 8.7% of employment in the Mankato metropolitan area, compared with 5.1% nationally. Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations represented another 7% of local employment, compared with 6.3% nationwide.

Medical Billing and Coding FAQs

What is medical billing and coding? What Does a Medical Biller and Coder Do?

Medical billing and coding helps connect patient care with the documentation and reimbursement processes used by healthcare organizations. Medical coders review patient information and assign standardized codes to diagnoses, procedures, and services. Medical billers use that coded information to prepare claims and support payment for healthcare services.

Professionals may specialize in either function or work in positions that involve both billing and coding responsibilities.

Where do medical billers and coders work?

Medical billing and coding professionals may work in hospitals, physicians' offices, insurance organizations, government agencies, and companies that provide billing, coding, or healthcare technology services.

Because these roles primarily involve health information and administrative processes, some employers also offer remote opportunities. Work arrangements depend on the employer, position, and level of experience.

How do I become a medical coder without previous experience?

Training can help you establish the foundation needed to pursue an entry-level medical coding position. This course introduces medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, insurance and reimbursement, healthcare regulations, and the major coding systems used in the field.

Can I test out of medical terminology if I already know the material?

Yes. The course includes two optional Medical Terminology Test-Out Exams. A score of 80% or higher demonstrates the required level of mastery and allows you to bypass the applicable course content and graded assessments.

Third-party funded students may not be eligible for the test-out option.

How long does it take to complete the medical billing and coding course?

The course includes 370 hours of training, and you will have 12 months after registration to complete it. Because the course is online and self-paced, you can progress through the material according to your schedule within the allotted timeframe.

Course Objectives

Prerequisites and Requirements

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

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