A career in healthcare doesn't always involve direct patient care. With online Medical Billing and Coding training through Oregon State University Professional and Continuing Education, you can develop the specialized knowledge needed to support medical documentation, insurance claims, and reimbursement.
This flexible medical billing and coding course introduces medical terminology, health insurance, healthcare regulations, and the coding systems used to classify diagnoses, procedures, and services. You will learn ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding while exploring HIPAA compliance, revenue cycle management, and essential billing practices.
Upon successful course completion, you can select a voucher for one of three industry certification exams: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS).
Accurate medical records and insurance information are essential to healthcare operations. Medical records specialists help organizations maintain reliable documentation, assign standardized codes, and support the reimbursement processes that follow patient care.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of medical records specialists is projected to grow 8% nationally from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the 3% average for all occupations. Approximately 14,000 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. The median annual wage for medical records specialists was $51,140 in May 2025. According to Indeed, the average annual salary of a medical biller in Oregon is $65,828.
Certification, experience, and specialization can also influence earning potential. According to AAPC's 2025 Salary Survey, noncertified respondents reported average annual earnings of $61,022, compared with $66,186 for certified respondents, an 8.5% difference.
The Corvallis region also has a notable healthcare workforce. According to May 2025 BLS data, healthcare practitioners and technical occupations accounted for 7.3% of employment in the Corvallis metropolitan area, compared with 6.3% nationally. Professionals in this broader occupational group earned a mean hourly wage of $66.64 locally, compared with $52.26 nationwide.
There are no prerequisites to take this course. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent to sit for national certification exams. For this reason, it is recommended that you meet this requirement before enrolling.
Online certification exams offered by AAPC and NHA are available only to candidates located in the U.S. AHIMA offers its certification exam in person in the U.S. and internationally.
This course prepares you for three nationally recognized medical billing and coding certifications, giving you the flexibility to select the credential that best aligns with your professional interests.
The CPC certification from AAPC focuses on professional medical coding, the CCA credential from AHIMA demonstrates foundational coding competency across healthcare settings, and the CBCS certification from NHA validates knowledge of medical billing and coding procedures.
Students who select the CPC pathway also receive access to AAPC's Practicode Practicum, which provides hands-on coding practice and can help fulfill experience requirements associated with the CPC-A apprentice designation.
This 370-hour course is 100% online and self-paced. You can begin at any time and have 12 months to complete your training.
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