Online Medical Coding & Billing
Certificate Program For Louisiana Students
Our self-paced, online medical coding & billing program for Louisiana residents will prepare you for certification (CBCS and CPC-A) and a role as a medical biller & coder in as little as 5 months.
- $79/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 5-12 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
- $79/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 5-12 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
What You'll Learn
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- CPT and ICD-10-CM Coding Language
- HCPCS Formats and Coding Rules
- Coding for Medical Procedures and Diagnostics
- Coding Software
- Medical Records
- Healthcare Insurance
- Payment Methodologies
- Legal and Ethical Standards
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Course Outline
Louisiana residents interested in a healthcare support career can find a flexible and practical pathway through our online Medical Billing and Coding course. This program offers instruction in researching and assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to medical records, processing medical bills, and includes valuable overviews of common claim forms, medical terminology, and the ethical expectations placed on healthcare professionals. Our course teaches students to comprehend, navigate, and apply current CPT and ICD-10-CM code sets across many types of healthcare settings. Students will examine coding formats, rules, and how to decide when HCPCS codes are the right tool, with a hands-on opportunity to use the HCPCS coding manual directly. Graduates will be ready to pursue entry-level medical coding and billing roles in physicians' offices, hospitals, clinics, ambulatory care centers, billing services, or from the comfort of their own home.
Quick Facts
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Lessons: 39
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Quizzes: 39
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Complete in as little as 5 months
What's Inside the Course
Beginner-Friendly Lessons
Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Engaging Curriculum
Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.
Hands-On Supplemental Learning
You'll receive the ICD-10-CM Coding Manual, the CPT Coding Manual and the HCPCS Coding Manual.
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Get instant access! · 5-day money-back commitment · $79/month
Medical Coding & Billing Career
Outlook & Certification in Louisiana
$43,820
2,280*
8%*
Certification
Upon graduation from our Medical Billing and Coding program for Louisiana residents, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment. U.S. Career Institute's Medical Coding and Billing program will prepare you to take a professional certification exam of your choosing.
Included with our course, we cover the cost of your CBCS or CPC-A certification exam, study guide and practice test – a $425 value!†
National Certification Options
- a. National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- b. Requirements: Successful completion of a Medical Billing and Coding program within the last 5 years, HS Diploma or GED and exam fees.
- c. Recommended: USCI encourages our graduates to purchase the NHA test prep materials prior to taking the exam.
- d. USCI Recommended: Yes
- e. Your CBCS or CPC-A exam fees, study guide and practice test are included in your tuition-up to a $425 value†.
- a. American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- b. Requirements: AAPC Membership and exam fees.
- c. Recommended: A certificate or transcript showing 80 hours or more of education can be used to fulfill one of the two years required to remove the Apprentice (“A”) status from the certification and become a CPC. After a year of verifiable coding work experience, the grad can apply to have the “A” dropped by submitting a letter, on letterhead, signed from your employer verifying one year of on-the-job experience.
- d. USCI Recommended: Yes
- e. Your CPC-A exam fees are included in your tuition-up to a $425 value†.
Medical Coding and Billing Jobs in Louisiana
Louisiana currently employs 2,110 medical coding and billing specialists.* There are hundreds of medical coding and billing jobs open in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Mobile, Metairie, Lafayette, and many other cities in Louisiana, according to Indeed.com. Medical coding and billing specialists work at hospitals, doctor’s offices, outpatient care centers, insurance companies, long-term care facilities, government agencies, and consulting firms. Remote/work-from-home positions are also available for some medical biller and coder jobs.
Tuition & Financing
*Plus one-time $29 application charge..
**First payment includes $50 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.
Louisiana Medical Coding & Billing FAQs
How can I become a Medical Coder & Biller in Louisiana?
- Hold a high-school diploma or GED.
- Complete a medical coding & billing certificate or AAS program at an accredited LA college or reputable online school. Our program here at USCI can be completed 100% online in 5 months.
- Sit for a national certification exam—AAPC CPC-A®, AHIMA CCS/CCA, or NHA CBCS. The cost of your CBCS or CPC-A exam is included in your USCI tuition.
- We recommend registering on the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s “HiRE” portal to secure internships or apprenticeships.
- Gain 6–12 months’ hands-on experience via externships, hospital revenue-cycle roles, or remote coding contracts. Our Career Coaches will help you prepare your resume and can perform mock interviews.
How much does a Medical Coder & Biller make in Louisiana?
Medical Coders & Billers in Louisiana make a median earnings of $48,820* according to O*Net.
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