Begin an Exciting Career as a Medical Billing and Coding Professional
Designed to help learners prepare to sit for industry certification and accelerate their medical coding careers, our online Medical Coding Professional Training focuses on essential coding and healthcare knowledge aligned to the CPC exam.
In-Demand Skills for Today's Jobs
Penn Foster's Medical Billing & Coding Career Diploma program provides you with the real job skills that employers are looking for, giving you a leg up as you start your career.
Study When You Want
Our program is made for the working learner. The program's flexibility allows you to learn at home or on your break through our online, mobile-friendly student portal 24/7.
Support When You Need It
You're guided with enhanced support from Certified Instructors and Student Success Advocates - all working to help you succeed in your training program.
Career at a Glance
What You Will Learn
During this self-paced program, you’ll learn essential skills and knowledge that can help you prepare for gold-standard industry certification through the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam and accelerate your career in the field. In as little as 18 months, you can learn about...
- How to understand and apply ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding systems, including how to accurately apply the appropriate codes for outpatient and physician services.
- How electronic health records are used and regulated in healthcare.
- How to differentiate reimbursement systems for various programs, including private insurance and contracts, managed care, Medicare, Medicaid, Workers' Compensation, and other disability.
- How to employ both manual and electronic resources to accurately code and sequence information from patient health records using the ICD-10-CM classification system.
Explore Your Opportunity
Career Discovery
Learn about various aspects of the Medical Billing and Coding career, like a day in the life, typical jobs available, required skills, and more.
Program Outline
Explore the specific skills you'll learn and lessons you'll complete in the Penn Foster program by reading through the syllabus.
Hear from our Alumni
"The information in the course was in-depth, interesting, challenging, and beneficial for the job that I presently have and also allows me to be self-employed. It was very convenient that I could study online whenever I wanted to. The cost of the course was not prohibitive."
- Naomi L., 2024 Medical Billing and Coding Graduate"After 2 kids I was looking for more flexibility in my work schedule and that’s why I looked to Penn Foster for the program of Medical Billing and Coding. I enjoyed the program and it gave me a good understanding of this field. This program also helped me clear my CBCS exam in one go."
- Snehal A., 2023 Medical Billing and Coding Graduate"With the help of Penn Foster and my family, I was able to accomplish my goal and become a graduate of Medical Billing and Coding! I went through so much in these last few years, but it was all worth it! I will continue to strive, and getting my diploma has given me the confidence to move forward and get more credentials under my belt!"
- Hyisha S., 2023 Medical Billing and Coding GraduateYour Success is Our Mission
That's why Penn Foster and Guild have partnered to provide you access to the best education possible in your pursuit of beginning a career as a Medical Billing and Coding Professional. With over 125 years of experience and over 3,000 courses, Penn Foster is uniquely positioned to help you set yourself apart as you begin your career journey.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. "Medical Records Specialists." Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed July 5, 2024.
Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.
