Start your career with a 100% online Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Medical Billing & Coding.

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Jumpstart your career to become a medical biller, medical coder, medical billing office assistant, or medical billing clerk.

Financial assistance is available for eligible Louisiana residents through the MJ Foster Promise Program.

Certificate completers are fully prepared to complete the CCA, CCS, and CPC exams.

 Jul 28, 2025

Aug 25, 2025

35 Credit Hours at $260 Per Credit Hour

*Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change

Medical record specialists with certification earn over 17% more than their non-certified colleagues, according to the 2023 Medical Coding and Billing Salary Report.¹

Flexible formats allow you to join the LSUE community from anywhere.

Earn a certificate identical to every LSUE graduate. There is no mention of online in your degree.

The 100% online Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Billing and Coding offered through LSU Eunice and LSU Online prepares students to enter the healthcare field, from the all-important non-patient facing side.

Preparation for Certification Exams

Upon successful completion of the program, certificate completers will be prepared to sit for the:

As the healthcare industry continues to grow, so does the need for efficient and knowledgeable medical coding and billing staff. You can conquer the complex system and jumpstart your career to become a medical biller, medical coder, medical billing office assistant, or medical billing clerk.

Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) exam

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam

ACT score (for placement purposes)

High school diploma, GED, or HiSET transcript

LA residents who do not meet these requirements may be eligible through the Ability to Benefit provision.

Admission requirements for the LSUE CTS in Medical Billing and Coding online program include the following:

The M.J. Foster Promise Program provides financial assistance to eligible students who enroll in a qualified program. Students may receive financial support to earn credentials that align to high-demand jobs in growing industry sectors, such as Medical Billing and Coding.

Will my degree say I earned it online? 

No, graduates receive the same diploma as on-campus peers.

Will I pay out-of-state tuition if I am outside of Louisiana? 

There are no out-of-state fees. Fully online programs offer the same flat-rate tuition no matter where you live.

How do online classes work?

LSU Online is a flexible fit for learners offering six starts a year and seven-week terms. All courses are designed to be fully accessible and engage learners, no matter where you are located. 

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¹ American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) 

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