BECOME A CERTIFIED MEDICAL BILLER & CODER IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS

When you complete the program, you'll earn a University of Missouri–St. Louis Certificate of Completion.

The Medical Billing & Coding curriculum is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current healthcare industry standards, helping you build the clinical and administrative skills employers value while preparing for the CPC or CBCS certification exam.

Our Medical Billing & Coding program is designed for beginners, so you don't need previous healthcare experience to get started.

The curriculum is designed to help you develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare for your next career opportunity.

Yes! UMSL's Medical Billing & Coding program is built for busy adults. Whether you're working full-time, caring for your family, or balancing other responsibilities, you can complete your coursework on a schedule that works for you.

Because the program is self-paced, you can study when it's most convenient and move through the material at your own pace. While many students complete the program in 3–6 months, you'll have up to 12 months to finish your training.

This flexibility makes it easier to prepare for the CPC or CBCS certification exam and a new healthcare career — without putting the rest of your life on hold.

Yes, your certification exam voucher is included with tuition at no additional cost.

That means you won't pay extra for the exam voucher needed to earn your credential — you can focus on completing your training and preparing for certification.

You'll have support throughout your learning journey.

From your first lesson to your job search, we're here to help you succeed.

Learner Support: Get help with course content, assignments, and navigating the online learning platform whenever you need it.

Career Support: Receive guidance on resumes, interviews, and job readiness as you prepare to pursue opportunities in healthcare.

UMSL offers a flexible way to prepare for a career in medical billing and coding without putting your life on hold.

The online Medical Billing & Coding program combines the credibility of a regionally accredited university with the flexibility of self-paced learning. You'll develop the coding, billing, and healthcare documentation skills employers are looking for, prepare for the CPC or CBCS certification exam, receive career support to help you connect with employers, and earn a Certificate of Completion from the University of Missouri–St. Louis — all on a timeline that works for you.

Yes! UMSL's Medical Billing & Coding program is designed to help you build the knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare for all of the widely recognized certification exams — even if you're just starting your healthcare journey.

• Beginner-friendly: No prior experience required

• Career-focused: Learn the medical billing, coding, insurance, and healthcare documentation skills employers are looking for

• Step by step: Build your knowledge and confidence through guided online coursework

• Practice along the way: Reinforce key concepts with quizzes, assessments, and real-world coding scenarios

• Certification preparation: Complete a curriculum designed to prepare you for the CPC or CBCS certification exam

Our goal is to help you feel confident, prepared for certification, and ready to begin your career as a medical biller.

All required digital course materials are included with your tuition at no additional cost.

You'll have access to the online lessons, learning resources, quizzes, and other materials needed to complete your program. There are no required textbooks to purchase, so you can get started right away without worrying about unexpected costs.