Become a Medical Biller and Coder in 12 Weeks, 100% Online
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 14,200 new medical coder openings every year through 2034.
Get certified for a real healthcare career from home. In 12 weeks you are ready to pass the NHA CBCS national exam and apply for billing and coding jobs at clinics, hospitals, and insurance companies. No commute, no classroom, no waiting for next semester.
On your call, you get:
How to Become a Medical Biller and Coder in 12 Weeks
Medical billing and coding is one of America's fastest-growing healthcare careers, and most of the work happens behind a screen. In 12 weeks at FHCA you learn ICD-10 and CPT coding, insurance billing, and revenue cycle management, then finish ready to sit for the NHA CBCS exam.
12 Weeks from Enrollment to Certified
This program is 100% online and self-paced, with weekly live instructor check-ins to keep you on track. Here is exactly how it works, start to finish.
1. Enroll With Your Advisor. Book a free 30-minute call. Your academic advisor answers your questions and, if it is a fit, completes your enrollment on that same call. You get immediate access to the FHCA student portal.
2. Online Theory. Move through medical terminology, anatomy, ICD-10 and CPT coding systems, reimbursement methodologies, and comprehensive health insurance at your own pace. Weekly live instructor check-ins keep you progressing and answer your questions.
3. Apply Your Coding Skills. Practice on simulated claims and real coding scenarios in our dedicated practice courses, building real coding experience before exam day.
4. Final Review. Complete your final evaluation to make sure your skills are up to standard, so you walk into the exam knowing exactly what to expect.
5. Get Certified. Sit for the NHA CBCS national exam with your voucher (a $134 value) included, in person at FHCA, at a PSI center, or remotely. You finish with your FHCA certificate plus your CBCS certification.
Start anytime, self-paced. No cohort dates, no waiting until the next semester begins.
Weekly Live Support
You are never learning alone. Every week, a certified instructor checks in live to review your progress, answer your questions, and keep you moving toward your certification, wherever you are in the program.
What You Will Learn in the FHCA Medical Billing and Coding Program
550 hours across 19 courses, taking you from zero coding experience to NHA CBCS exam-ready in 12 weeks. Every module maps to what employers actually look for.
| COURSE # | COURSE TITLE | CLOCK HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| MBC110 | Introduction to the Medical Biller and Coder Occupational Field and History | 30 |
| MBC120 | Law and Ethics in Allied Health Careers | 20 |
| MBC130 | Billing and Coding Administration and Marketing | 20 |
| MBC140 | Introduction to Basic Anatomy and Physiology | 30 |
| MBC150 | Introduction to Medical Instruments and Physiology | 30 |
| MBC160 | Introduction to Medical Terminology | 30 |
| MBC170 | Basic Grammar for Allied Health | 10 |
| MBC180 | Basic Math for Allied Health | 15 |
| MBC190 | Basic Pharmacology for Allied Health | 15 |
| MBC200 | Computer Introduction and Management | 20 |
| MBC210 | Professional Communication Skills | 20 |
| MBC220 | Introduction to ICD and CPT Codes | 40 |
| MBC230 | Specialty Codes and Modifiers | 45 |
| MBC240 | Reimbursement Methodologies | 40 |
| MBC250 | Comprehensive Health Insurance | 30 |
| MBC260 | Medical Biller and Coder Practice | 30 |
| MBC270 | Claims Processing Practice | 30 |
| MBC280 | ICD and CPT Simulator Practice | 30 |
| MBC290 | Billing and Coding Review | 65 |
| TOTAL | 550 |
Start Today, Finish in 12 Weeks
100% online and self-paced, so you never wait for a cohort. Enroll today, get instant access, and start tonight. Weekly instructor check-ins keep you on track, and the schedule flexes around your job, kids, and life. Most students finish in 12 weeks.
Medical Billing and Coding Program Cost: One Price, Everything Included
Our Medical Billing and Coding program tuition is $2,500. That is the full price. No textbooks to buy separately, no hidden fees, no surprise charges. Even your NHA CBCS exam voucher is included.
Everything Your Tuition Covers
$2,500
One price. Everything included.
Financing available
On your call, an academic advisor maps the payment path that fits your budget and answers every cost question before you commit a dollar.
12 weeks, not years
A college degree costs far more and takes 2 to 4 years. Here, you are certified and ready to work in about 12 weeks.
Your NHA CBCS exam voucher, a $134 value, is included in your tuition. Take the exam at FHCA, at a PSI center, or remotely.
Requirements to Enroll in Our Medical Billing and Coding Program
Age: You must be 18 years or older.
Photo ID: A valid driver's license or state-issued photo ID.
Education: A High School Diploma or GED.
SSN: A valid Social Security number.
No prior healthcare experience required. No prior coding experience required. The program starts you at the fundamentals and builds you up to NHA CBCS exam-ready.
National Certification, Recognized Nationwide
Graduate ready to sit for the NHA CBCS (Certified Billing and Coding Specialist) national exam, recognized by employers across the country.
What Happens on Your Call
It starts with one free 30-minute call with an academic advisor: a conversation about your career and whether this program is the right next step for you. Here is exactly how it goes.
1. Book a Time That Fits
Picking your time takes 30 seconds, and you can reschedule anytime. Before work, on a lunch break, or after drop-off. Whatever works for your day.
2. Talk With Your Advisor
Your advisor gets to know you and your career goals, then gives you guidance on your next step: whether the Medical Billing and Coding program, or another of our programs, fits where you want to go, plus your exact total cost and payment options, and your start date.
3. Decide With Everything in Front of You
If the program is a fit, your advisor completes your enrollment and reserves your seat on the same call. If it is not, you leave with a career action plan anyway.
You get real answers either way. No pressure, no obligation.
Your Dream Job Is Just Around the Corner
Once you are certified, our team backs you with job placement support. Graduates land billing and coding roles at clinics, billing companies, hospitals, and insurance organizations, often within weeks.
Companies Hiring Our Graduates
Our graduates are actively working with these and many other companies.
One Certification, Work From Anywhere
60% of medical records specialists work fully remote and 20% hybrid (AAPC 2024). Your CBCS certification travels with you: work in an office nearby or from your own home.
Weekly Job Listings
Fresh openings posted every week to your Career Opportunities board in your student portal.
Resume Help
We help you build a resume that earns interviews, with your certification front and center.
Interview Prep
Practice the questions employers ask, so you walk in ready and confident.
Hear from FHCA Students
Most of our graduates started exactly where you are: no healthcare experience, working another job, wondering if they could do it.
243 Google Reviews | 4.6 average rating | 85.9% 5-star
How FHCA Compares to Other Online Medical Billing and Coding Programs
We are not the cheapest option in the country, but we are the fastest credible online Medical Billing and Coding program with the certification voucher included and live instructor support.
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| Cost | $2,500 | $1,049+ | $3,999+ | $999+ | $1,099+ |
| Duration | 12 weeks | 8–12 months | 4 months | 4 months | 4–12 months |
| Cert Exam Voucher Included | Yes (NHA CBCS) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Live Instructor Sessions | Yes (weekly) | No | Limited | No | No |
| Job Placement Support | Yes | No | Yes | No | Limited |
| State License | Florida CIE #5971 | Pennsylvania | Utah | Colorado | Georgia |
Disclaimer: All competitor data shown is based on information from their websites as of 2025.
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Is It Still Possible for Someone Like You?
Have you ever thought: "I'm too old for this." "I was never good at school." "I've never worked in healthcare."
Most of our students thought something like that before they started. They were working retail, restaurants, and warehouses. Many were parents. Almost none had healthcare experience.
Then they took the step you are considering right now and enrolled. They kept their jobs while they studied on nights and weekends, at their own pace, practiced on simulated claims and real coding scenarios, and 83% passed their NHA national certification exam on the first attempt.
Others wanted work that fits around their family, or a career they could build from home. Finishing in 12 weeks let them step into a healthcare career without a commute or a classroom, without giving up the job that pays today's bills.
You are not starting over. You are building on skills you already use every day: staying organized, catching the details, getting things right. In 12 weeks, that becomes a certification and a paycheck you can count on.
We can't wait to welcome you to our academy.
The FHCA Team
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Next Career Starts Today
Get certified for a real medical billing and coding career without leaving home, quitting your job, or waiting for next semester. Start with one free 30-minute call. An academic advisor maps your exact cost, payment options, and start date, and answers everything before you commit a dollar.
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We will respond within 24 to 48 hours. You can also email [email protected] or call (407) 275-5880, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM ET.
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