Overview

Whether you're just starting out, exploring a career change, or already in the medical field, this Online CTS in Medical Billing and Coding from Louisiana State University equips you with the in-demand skills needed to thrive in the business of healthcare. Learn to process vital patient records, manage billing systems, and navigate complex insurance claims—all with the flexibility to fit your life.

With support from experienced instructors and dedicated success coaches, you’ll gain a strong foundation in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS.

Graduates will be prepared to pursue respected certifications like the CCA, CCS, and CPC, and current healthcare professionals may be eligible for transcript evaluation to potentially reduce coursework. It’s more than a certificate—it’s a career-changing opportunity built for all walks of life.

Career Opportunities

Medical Biller and Coder

Billing and Coding Specialist

Medical Billing Clerk

Medical Office Assistant

Insurance Claims Specialist

Collections Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical Terminology

Health Data

Health Insurance and Medical Billing

Anatomy and Physiology Survey

CPT Medical Coding

Diagnosis Coding

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

6 starts a year. Flexible for students balancing life and education.

Language

English

Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Baton Rouge, United States

Disciplines

Health Administration Health Informatics View 200 other Bachelors in Health Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for admission to the freshman class are normally required to submit scores on the American College Test (ACT) in order to be placed at the appropriate levels in freshman courses, for counseling, and for selection of scholarship recipients.

Graduates of state-approved high schools or those who hold a G.E.D or HiSET and have not attended another college or university will be considered for admission when they have made application.

Louisiana residents who are not graduates of state-approved high schools and have not attended another college or university may apply for admission by submitting their G.E.D. or HiSET transcript.

Louisiana residents who have graduated from a high school not approved by the State Department of Education or who do not have a G.E.D. or HiSET can be admitted under the Ability to Benefit provision.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6825 USD / year

≈ 6825 USD / year
Out-of-State

6825 USD / year

≈ 6825 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6825 USD / year

≈ 6825 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Medical Billing and Coding.

Available Scholarships

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