Medical Billing and Coding Career Guide
August 4, 2025 | Lisa Gibbs
As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, the demand for certified medical billing and coding professionals is growing. UWF Continuing Education offers an affordable, fully online medical billing and coding program designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to thrive in this critical field. Through a comprehensive curriculum and live instruction, you will gain mastery in medical coding systems, billing procedures and healthcare regulations.
What is Medical Billing and Coding?
Certified medical billing and coding specialists (CBCS) are responsible for identifying diagnoses, medical tests, treatments and procedures found in clinical documentation and transcribing patient data into standardized codes to bill government and commercial payers for physician reimbursement. Billing and coding specialists play a vital role in ensuring healthcare facilities operate smoothly and efficiently.
Why get CBCS Certified?
- Earn a Nationally Recognized Medical Billing and Coding Certification: Obtaining a CBCS credential validates your expertise, setting you apart in a competitive job market by showing employers you have the core skills and knowledge needed to succeed in healthcare administration.
- Advance Your Career as a Billing and Coding Specialist: Earning your CBCS certification can increase your chances of landing higher-paying roles, qualifying for remote medical coding jobs and building long-term career stability in the healthcare field.
- Enhance Accuracy and Improve Patient Outcomes: Certified billing and coding specialists play a critical role in ensuring accurate claims processing, timely reimbursements and smooth practice management. Proper coding directly supports efficient healthcare delivery and can positively impact patient care.
Career Opportunities in Medical Billing and Coding
CBCS are essential to all areas of healthcare, providing an expansive range of employment opportunities. Whether it is a hospital, pharmacy or mental health facility, all healthcare providers depend on medical billing and coding for insurance carrier reimbursement. The field also offers various flexible employment opportunities, with many work-from-home positions.
“The instructors were knowledgeable and very welcoming with any questions or concerns. The program prepared me for the test and I was able to pass on my first try. I got a work-from-home job and want to say thank you for helping me accomplish my career goals!”
—Wendy Crisp, Graduate of the UWF Medical Billing and Coding Program
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual wage for medical billing and coding specialists was $50,250 in May 2024. The job outlook for this position is 9%, which is significantly faster than average, with an estimated 15,000 job openings projected each year.
How You Can Get Started
UWF Continuing Education’s 17-week online medical billing and coding program provides in-depth theoretical and practical training taught by industry experts. With this program, you will learn the legal, ethical and regulatory concepts central to maintaining health-related data through live, virtual instruction. Your tuition covers everything you need to succeed, including full course materials and a voucher for the National Healthcareer Association Certified Billing and Coding Specialist exam.
There’s never been a better time to invest in your future. Enroll today in UWF Continuing Education’s Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist training program or reach out to our Student Support team to take the first step in your career journey.
