Following are the top medical billing and coding schools:

California State University, East Bay
- The Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding gives individuals the necessary skills to obtain a position as a medical biller or coder in a hospital, medical clinic, physician's office or insurance company.
- Those who follow Cal State East Bay's certificate program with the suggested practical work experience may be qualified to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) exam, the Certified Professional Coder exam (CPC or CPC-H Apprentice), the American Health Information Management Association's Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam or other national certification exams.

York College / CUNY
- The certificate in Medical Coding and Billing is designed to meet the needs of both individuals at the entry-level and the experienced biller who wants to further develop their coding skills. It will help prepare you for the Certified Professional Coder certificate.
- York College/CUNY is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the Association of Colleges and Universities of the State of New York.

Cleveland State University
- The billing and coding course covers the following areas: CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), ICD-9 (Introduction and Guidelines) and basic claims processes for medical insurance and third party reimbursements.
- Cleveland State University is recognized by U.S. News in the national university category, which includes universities that offer a full range of undergraduate majors, master's and Ph.D.

Kaplan University
- The Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Certificate program can provide students with the knowledge and technical skills required by employers in health care services. Coursework provides instruction in topics such as: Anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology; Insurance billing; Data information processing; Medical billing, coding, and terminology; Medical terminology and medical office management.
- This program can help students prepare for the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) exam or the Certified Coding Specialist–Physician-Based (CCS-P) exam sponsored by the American Health Information Management Association.

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