Certified Medical Billing & Coding Specialist (Hybrid)
Certified Medical Billing & Coding Specialist (Hybrid)
Medical Billing & Coding professionals keep records, calculate patient charges and review files. Duties include reviewing records, calculating changes to patient procedures and services and preparing itemized statements and submitting claims to third party payees. Certified Specialists also determine codes for physician's procedures and diagnosis ICD-9 and CPT-4 protocols for third party billing purposes.
Students go through an externship in a doctor's office, clinics, hospitals or laboratories. The student will gain an understanding of medical insurance and completing medical insurance forms, the roles of a medical office team, and the principles of procedure and diagnosis coding.
Online classes start immediately after acceptance. Upon successful completion of the required online instructional component of the program requirements students will be notified of their eligibility to sit for the applicable national certification examination through MedCA recognized credentialing body where applicable to the program.
Eligibility to test does not guarantee certification and is subject to the policies and requirements of the credentialing organization. Externship placement is subject to availability and is not guaranteed. Completion of an externship does not guarantee employment. Externship participation where applicable is optional and is not a condition of program completion or graduation. Students who request externship consideration will be notified following completion of the certification exam and in accordance with instructional externship policies. Certain externship sites may require additional documentation, background checks, health screenings or compliance with site-specific policies. Failure to meet externship site requirements may result in denial of placement without refund or program extension.
Our record of job placement assistance is currently 90%. Recruiters pay for access to recruit Dorson VTI graduates.
Admission Requirements & Eligibility
Review the requirements below to see if you qualify for our Medical Billing & Coding Specialist program.
To Enroll, You'll Need:
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Social Security card or proof of legal work status
- Basic computer and typing proficiency
- Basic reading and communication skills in English
Upon Completion You Will Receive:
- Dorson VTI Certificate of Completion – Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
- Eligibility to sit for MedCa National Certificate exam
- Resume writing and interview coaching
- Job placement assistance with local employers
- Career advancement pathway guidance
- Dorson VTI certificate of completion
Program Cost:
- Full Course: $6,000
- Registration Fee: $75 (non-refundable)
- Total: $6,075
- MedCA certification fee billed separately
- WIOA funding may be available for eligible students
- Payment plans available — contact admissions
Program Schedule:
- 305 hours total (hybrid format)
- Estimated duration: ~16 weeks (4 hrs/day, Mon–Fri)
- Online classes start immediately after acceptance
- Externship in doctor's office, clinic, hospital, or laboratory
- Externship placement subject to availability
- Multiple start dates throughout the year
- Classes held in East Orange, NJ
Course Outcomes
Graduates will be prepared for entry-level employment as Medical Billing & Coding Specialists in hospitals, physician offices, outpatient clinics, insurance companies, and billing service organizations.
Medical Coding Skills
- ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding
- CPT procedural coding
- HCPCS Level II coding
- Coding for multiple specialties
- Encoder and coding software use
Medical Billing & Claims
- CMS-1500 and UB-04 claim form preparation
- Electronic claims submission
- Insurance verification and authorization
- Denial management and appeals
- Accounts receivable follow-up
Health Information Management
- Electronic health records (EHR) navigation
- Practice management software use
- Medical terminology and anatomy basics
- Chart review and documentation standards
- Revenue cycle management concepts
Compliance & Professional Standards
- HIPAA privacy and security compliance
- Healthcare fraud and abuse prevention
- Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer rules
- AAPC / AHIMA certification readiness
- Career readiness and job search preparation
Average Annual Salary in NJ
Job Market Growth (2022–2032)
Local Job Openings in NJ
Program Cycle
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about our Medical Billing & Coding Specialist program? Find answers below.
• WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) — federally funded assistance that may cover tuition for eligible students.
• Bank Financing — low-interest education financing through our banking partners.
• Corporate / Employer Sponsored — if your employer offers tuition assistance, we can work directly with them.
• Other Funding Sources — we work with various community and government funding organizations.
• Flexible Payment Plans — ask our admissions team about installment options.
Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more, or call us at 973-676-6300.
