Medical Billing & Coding

School of Health, Human Services, & Natural Resources

MEDICAL BILLING & CODING

Complete your medical billing & coding certificate in just 35 credits, and get started in your new career—fast.

Contact Information

Sarah Spaethe
Allied Health Academic Program Coordinator
636-922-8458
sspaethe@stchas.edu

Allied Health Advising
Advisor
Dardenne Creek Campus - Center for Healthy Living
636-922-8720
alliedhealth@stchas.edu

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Lunch Break 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Schedule and in person or online visit with an advisor today

Allied Health Appointment

The billing and record-keeping office is the engine of any healthcare practice. Medical billing and coding specialists ensure that medical procedures are accurately accounted for and billed appropriately. These detail-oriented positions in hospitals, physicians' offices, and healthcare clinics help protect patients from being overcharged and practices from being underpaid.

This program will prepare you to take a national exam to become a certified coding associate, which qualifies you for entry-level employment in different types of medical billing and coding positions. You might choose a position that allows you to work exclusively on a computer — even remotely from home — or you might prefer one that’s more people-facing, like a medical secretary or office administrator. If you wish to advance even further in this field, you could pursue an associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare information management (HIM).

If you’re interested in training for a new career in healthcare that’s in high demand that will put you in the workforce fast, SCC’s Medical Billing & Coding program may be right for you.

The suggested course sequence helps you to complete your program.

Certificates

If you are interested in this program, please contact alliedhealth@stchas.edu

Careers

Dental/Orthodontic Office Administrator

Health Information Clerk

Health Information Technician/Specialist

Medical Administrative Assistant

Medical Billing & Coding Specialist

Medical Records Coordinator

Medical Records Technician

Medical Secretary

Registered Health Information Technician

Industry Salaries

Medical Records Specialist: $30,640-$64,920

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants: $30,480-$47,590

The salaries listed represent the annual wage range for the specified professions for workers in the greater St. Louis MO-IL or Missouri area. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2023.

SCC’s Medical Billing & Coding program can be completed in just 35 credit hours. You’ll be prepared to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) credential, a nationally-accepted standard of achievement. This credential certifies you for entry-level coding competencies. You can then have two distinct options available to you. You can go on to apply for entry-level positions in the health care industry. Or you can build on a degree you’ve already earned, adding the certificate as proof of specialization.