Online CTS in Medical Billing and Coding

Total Credit Hours

Cost Per Credit Hour

$260

Kickstart Your Career In Healthcare

LSU Eunice

Ready to reimagine your future? The 100% online Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Billing and Coding, offered through LSU Eunice and LSU Online, prepares students to enter the fast-growing healthcare industry from the critical, behind-the-scenes side. Whether you're just starting out, exploring a career change, or already in the medical field, this program equips you with the in-demand skills needed to thrive in the business of healthcare. Learn to process vital patient records, manage billing systems, and navigate complex insurance claims—all with the flexibility to fit your life.

With support from experienced instructors and dedicated success coaches, you’ll gain a strong foundation in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS. Graduates will be prepared to pursue respected certifications like the CCA, CCS, and CPC, and current healthcare professionals may be eligible for transcript evaluation to potentially reduce coursework. It’s more than a certificate—it’s a career-changing opportunity built for all walks of life.

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Classes Begin

Jun 1, 2026

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Finish in as Few as 16 Months

Jumpstart your new career quickly—earn this 100% online certificate in as little as 16 months.

Certification-Ready Training

Prepare for top industry exams like the CCA, CCS, and CPC with a curriculum grounded in real-world skills and led by expert instructors.

Credit for Healthcare Experience

Current healthcare professionals may qualify for transcript evaluation, potentially reducing coursework and accelerating your path forward.

Robust Program

This program allows you to reimagine your future and get the student ready for work in the behind-the-scenes healthcare program business, the backbone of healthcare facilities.

Transitioning into this program was exciting and eye-opening, and I was able to excel right away. Leaving the fast-service industry was a turning point for me. Now, I genuinely love the work I do, the company I work for, and the sense of fulfillment this role provides me."

Channing Champagne

Graduate, Billing Specialist

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Cost Online CTS in Medical Billing and Coding

Total credit hours per program: 35 credit hours

Cost per credit hour: $260

Total cost with fees and maximum amount of credits allowed to transfer into the program: $2,340

Total cost with fees: $9,100

The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. Transfer credits may apply for up to 75% of degree requirements. Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits earned will apply toward your LSUE degree.

For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.

Financial aid: Financial assistance will be available through the M.J. Foster Promise Program beginning in Fall 2022. To qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Be a Louisiana resident and U.S. citizen who is 21 years of age or older.
Meet a family income that does not exceed 300% of the Federal Poverty Level or be unemployed or underemployed for six months prior to receiving the grant.
Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent or co-enroll in a qualified program of study and in a program to earn high school credential.
Have not previously earned an undergraduate degree at the associate level or above.
Commit to reside in Louisiana one year after completion and to perform 20 hours of community service, an internship, or a mentorship annually to main the award.

All applicants will be required to complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility. If you have any additional questions, please contact an Enrollment Coach.

All applicants will be required to meet all Standards of Academic Programs to receive Federal Financial Aid (Grants and Loans). More information can be found here.

The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.

Course Listings Online CTS in Medical Billing and Coding

Course Listings --- Online Medical Billing and Coding Certificate

The online CTS in Medical Billing and Coding offered through LSU Eunice and LSU Online requires 35 credits to earn your certificate and complete in as few as 16 months.

Your personal credit requirements could be less depending on eligible transferable credits and credit earned from prior learning assessments.

We may consider accepting credits towards general education courses over 10 years old based on an individual's past performance and career achievements. Each case will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine eligibility for credit transfer. This includes current licensed professionals such as Nurses, Physician Assistants, Doctors, Medical Surgical Technicians, Nurse Practitioners, and others.

Billing and Coding Core	Credit Hours
ALLH 1013: Medical Terminology	2
ALLH 1023: Pharmacology for Non-Nursing Majors	3
ALLH 1200: Health Data	3
ALLH 1620: Health Insurance and Medical Billing	3
ALLH 1800: Anatomy and Physiology Survey	3
ALLH 1025: Pathophysiology for Allied Health Professionals	3
ALLH 1605: CPT Medical Coding	4
ALLH 1615: Diagnosis Coding	4
HCM 2601: Fundamentals of Healthcare Management	3
ALLH 2625: Advanced Medical Coding	4
ALLH 2646: Medical Billing and Coding Practicum	3

Admission Requirements Online CTS in Medical Billing and Coding

Admission Requirements --- Online Medical Billing and Coding Certificate

Requirements for Freshmen

Applicants for admission to the freshman class are normally required to submit scores on the American College Test (ACT) in order to be placed at the appropriate levels in freshman courses, for counseling, and for selection of scholarship recipients.

Graduates of state-approved high schools or those who hold a G.E.D or HiSET and have not attended another college or university will be considered for admission when they have made application.

Louisiana residents who are not graduates of state-approved high schools and have not attended another college or university may apply for admission by submitting their G.E.D. or HiSET transcript.

Louisiana residents who have graduated from a high school not approved by the State Department of Education or who do not have a G.E.D. or HiSET can be admitted under the Ability to Benefit provision.

Requirements for Transfer Students

Applicants must have satisfactory records in other colleges and universities to apply for admission.

Louisiana residents who have attempted fewer than 12 hours of college credit will be considered on the same basis as a student who earns a similar record at LSU Eunice.

All transfer students must be eligible to re-enroll at the last college or university last attended.

For additional information on admission requirements, please visit LSUE's Admission Portal.

Career Opportunities Online CTS in Medical Billing and Coding

What Will I Learn? Online CTS in Medical Billing and Coding

What will I learn in the Online Medical Billing and Coding Certificate program?

Students who graduate with an online medical and coding billing certificate of technical studies will gain the skills necessary to process and manage patient records, billing, and medical claims.

Topics covered in this program include:

medical billing and coding sets
reimbursement methodologies
health records and data content
compliance
medical law and ethics

Why Choose This Program? Online CTS in Medical Billing and Coding

Why choose LSU Eunice’s online Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Billing and Coding?

The online medical billing and coding certificate from LSUE offers students a chance to enter the thriving healthcare field. Eligible students enrolled in this program may qualify for financial assistance through the M.J. Foster Promise Program. Graduates will be prepared to sit for various exams, including the Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exams.