Medical Billing Administrative Specialist Online Program
Do you want to start a career in healthcare and take classes online? The Medical Billing Administration Specialist certificate program at Swedish Institute may be for you.
- $67,200* New York State Avg. Annual Wage
- 7%** Job Growth
- Can be completed in as few as 12 months
Next classes start on January 19, 2027.
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Your Medical Billing Career Starts Here
Medical Billing Administrative Specialists handle the behind-the-scenes operations that keep medical practices financially healthy and running efficiently. It's one of the fastest entry points into the healthcare workforce — and because all the coursework is delivered online, you can start building your career without ever leaving home.
At Swedish Institute, our 12-month certificate program gives you the billing, coding, insurance, and records management skills you need to step into a medical office role quickly. And because our curriculum prepares you for the CPB (Certified Professional Biller) exam through AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders), you'll have a recognized industry credential to put on your resume from day one.
In 12 months — entirely online — you'll build the technical and administrative skills that medical billing departments require from day one. The curriculum prepares you for the CPB (Certified Professional Biller) exam through AAPC, giving you a nationally recognized credential alongside your certificate.
What Does a Medical Billing Administration Specialist Do?
Medical Billing Administration Specialists manage the financial and administrative side of healthcare operations — ensuring that medical services are accurately documented, coded, billed, and reimbursed. Their responsibilities include:
- Processing and submitting medical claims to insurance companies and payers
- Verifying patient insurance coverage and benefits
- Posting payments and following up on denied or unpaid claims
- Managing electronic health records and maintaining accurate patient files
- Scheduling appointments and handling front-desk administrative duties
- Ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations
Education on Your Time
The Medical Billing Administration Specialist program at Swedish Institute is 100% online. All coursework is delivered digitally — no campus visits, no fixed schedule. You can complete your certificate in 12 months while working, raising a family, or managing other commitments. This is the accelerated path designed to get you into the healthcare workforce as quickly as possible.
With training from Swedish Institute, graduates of our Medical Billing Administration Specialist program are prepared for early employment in a variety of settings, such as:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Paying for medical billing training doesn't have to be overwhelming. Swedish Institute offers financial aid and scholarship opportunities for eligible students so you can focus on your education. Our financial aid team will walk you through tuition, payment options, and the financial aid process every step of the way.
Explore our scholarships, financial aid resources, and application process to get started. You can also use our Net Price Calculator to estimate your tuition.
What Our Graduates Say
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Frequently Asked Questions
- * Salary Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Query System. Information is for Medical Records Specialists in New York State. Data from May 2025. https://data.bls.gov/oes/#/home. Site visited 6/8/2026.
- ** Employment of Medical Records Specialists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than average for all occupations. Growth will occur for various reasons. Source: Occupational Employment Statistics Query System with a release date of May 2025. Site visited 6/8/2026.
- National long-term projections and salary averages may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual growth or any particular salary. Swedish Institute does not guarantee employment. Swedish Institute cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take any exam or become certified, registered, or licensed.
- Swedish Institute's programs are registered by the New York State Education Department. Accredited by ACCSC. For important information on program costs, completion and placement rates, median debt incurred, etc., please visit: http://www.swedishinstitute.edu/student-consumer-information.
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