A career in medical billing and coding means you’ll act as the financial foundation of a healthcare institution. You work behind the scenes reviewing records, applying codes, and keeping the billing process moving. It’s precise work that is currently in high demand. At National Career Institute (NCI), we provide a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program near you in New Jersey that prepares you for this type of career. In about three months, you can complete 270 contact hours of skills-based training and take your first step toward a new career in healthcare.

Key Takeaways

In this program, students will complete 17 credits and 270 contact hours in approximately three months.
Enrollment is open year-round, so you don’t have to wait for a semester to start.
Classes are small, with personalized attention from experienced instructors.

What Do Students Learn in Our Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Program?

Medical billing and coding specialists play a key role in healthcare administration. Their responsibilities often include reviewing medical documentation, assigning codes, processing claims, and supporting insurance reimbursement procedures.

At NCI, our training program helps students build foundational knowledge and practical administrative skills used in healthcare office settings. Students receive instruction in several core areas that support day-to-day billing and coding responsibilities:

ICD, CPT, and HCPCS Basics for coding

Practice Management Software for billing

Medical coding systems are essential for organizing diagnoses, procedures, and healthcare services. Students are introduced to coding systems, such as International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).

With us, training focuses on understanding how codes are used in medical documentation, insurance processing, and healthcare communication. Students also learn how coding accuracy supports:

Insurance reimbursement
Medical record organization
Compliance standards
Administrative efficiency

Attention to detail is an important part of success in this field, and you’ll develop skills that help support accurate coding practices.

Insurance Claims and Reimbursement Workflows

Medical billing specialists help healthcare providers process claims and communicate with insurance companies. Students learn about:

Insurance terminology
Practice Management Software
1. Claim submission processes
2. Reimbursement workflows
3. Billing procedures
Payment processing
Administrative communication

Training introduces students to the flow of information between healthcare offices, insurance providers, and patient accounts. This understanding can help you prepare for real-world administrative responsibilities in healthcare settings.

Accuracy, Compliance, and Documentation

Medical billing and coding professionals work with sensitive patient and insurance information, making accuracy and compliance essential. At NCI, you’ll learn about:

Documentation standards
Healthcare privacy practices
Billing accuracy
Administrative organization
Professional communication
Compliance awareness

Our program emphasizes practical skills that align with professional expectations.

About National Career Institute

National Career Institute is a New Jersey-based vocational school with a simple mission. We strive to give working adults a path to a better career, which we have been doing for years through small classes, hands-on instruction, and instructors who have real-world experience in the fields they teach.

Our open-door policy means there’s no wrong time for you to start. Enrollment is open year-round, and we work with you, whether you’ve found us through a referral, community partnership, workforce development program, or a career center.

Here, our classes are intentionally small. With around 20 students per class, our instructors can give each student the attention they need. Financial aid is also available for those who qualify, and we are approved by the NJ State Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) and accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE).

Anatomy and Physiology (6 credit hours)
Medical Office Procedures (6 credit hours)
Billing and Coding (5.5 credit hours)

At the National Career Institute, enrollment is open year-round. This means that no matter when you decide that you’re ready to start training for your new career, you can find a class that is starting soon. Whether you want a career as a medical billing and coding specialist, medical records and health information technician, or another medical office job, NCI can get you there. Learn more about our other programs or apply today.

Additionally, we are committed to equal opportunity. We provide access to training without regard to race, national origin, gender identity, disability, or any other protected characteristic. If you’re ready to work toward something better, there’s a place for you here.

Our Program

The Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program requires 270 contact hours and 17 credit hours to complete. It’s structured as an accelerated, occupational program for students who want focused training. Most of our students can complete this program in around three months.

To earn your certification as a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, you must complete all three required courses:

Anatomy and Physiology (6 credit hours)
Medical Office Procedures (6 credit hours)
Billing and Coding (5.5 credit hours)

These three courses help you build up the technical knowledge and the practical billing skills you’ll use from day one on the job.

Explore Our Coursework

Ready to take the first step on your journey to finding a fulfilling career? National Career Institute in New Jersey can help. Our Medical Billing and Coding Specialist training program is one of several allied health programs that help you get working in healthcare faster than a traditional degree program. Contact us today to speak with an admissions representative or to get started on your application.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Medical Billing and Coding Training Program

What is medical billing and coding?

Medical billing and coding involves organizing medical records, assigning healthcare codes, and processing insurance-related documentation and claims using practice management software

How long is the program?

Program length may vary depending on scheduling, but many students complete training in about three months.

Are evening classes available?

Yes. Evening scheduling options are available to help support working adults and students with busy schedules.

What are the admission requirements?

You must be at least 17 years old and have a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) diploma. If you have a non-U.S. diploma, we can evaluate your eligibility on a case-by-case basis using international evaluations and translations.