Medical Billing Administrative Specialist
Online Program

Medical billing administrative specialist reviewing patient billing data and insurance codes on multiple computer monitors in a healthcare office.

17 Days

1 Hours

53 Minutes

37 Seconds

Next Classes Start

07/10/2026

Quarter I		Credits
CIS 100	Computer Concepts and Applications	3
MED 105	Medical Terminology	3
BIO 105	Anatomy and Physiology I	4.5
MBS 100	Introduction to Healthcare and Medical Office Administration	3
FSS 100	Freshman Student Success	0

Credits Quarter I: 13.5

Quarter II		Credits
BIO 110	Anatomy and Physiology II	4.5
MBS 110	Health Insurance and Claims	3
MBS 120	Medical Billing with EHR	4
MBS 140	CPT Concepts I	3

Credits Quarter II: 14.5

Quarter III		Credits
BIO 115	Pathophysiology of Diseases	3
MBS 130	Introduction to ICD-10-CM & Medical Necessity	3
MBS 150	CPT Concepts II with HCPCS	3
MBS 160	Medical Office Reimbursement with Revenue Cycle	3

Credits Quarter III: 12

Quarter IV		Credits
MBS 170	MBAS Comprehensive Applications and Career Seminar	3
MED 115	Analysis of Ethical and Legal Issues	3
COM 210	Speech and Communication	4.5

Credits Quarter IV: 10.5

Total Program Credits: 50.5 Credits

Tech-Friendly Career: Medical Billing Administrative Specialist

Providing quality healthcare involves more than face-to-face patient care. Medical Billing Administrative Specialists handle the behind-the-scenes operations vital to medical practices’ success.

Our online Medical Billing Administrative Specialist (MBAS) certificate program is designed to provide students with the appropriate didactic theory and skills required to begin a career in medical office and billing administration in various healthcare settings. The courses are grouped around the knowledge and skills required for medical office assistants and medical billing specialists’ roles in a medical practice.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) exam from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

What to Expect in the Medical Billing Administrative Specialist Program

Swedish Institute’s Medical Billing Administrative Specialist program will prepare you to handle the responsibilities associated with medical administrative procedures and adhere to the regulatory requirements of the healthcare delivery system.

You will begin with introductory coursework in medical insurance, patient scheduling, medical records management and revenue cycle management. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of diagnostic and procedural coding, ICD-10-CM and CPT concepts. You will practice administrative functions related to patient billing and collections procedures, scheduling appointments, front office and administrative duties and customer service.

Flexible Learning

Our program is available in a 50.5-quarter-credit course sequence and can be completed in as little as 12 months. All classes are offered online to fit your busy schedule.

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Career Opportunities

With training from Swedish Institute, graduates of this certificate program are prepared for entry-level employment in a variety of settings, such as:

Hospitals & Doctor’s offices

Medical Office Receptionist

Electronic Records Management

Billing & Insurance Specialist

Massage Records Technicians in the 2026 US News and World Report Jobs Rankings^§

#18 in Best Jobs Without A [4-yr] Degree
#33 in Best Health Care Jobs
#88 in 100 Best Jobs

Salary Opportunities

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the annual average wage for Medical Records Specialists in the state of New York was $67,200.* Salary will vary based on experience, location of employment, and the specific job title and duties being performed.

* Salary Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Query System. Information is for Medical Records Specialists in New York State and Nationally. Data from May 2025. https://data.bls.gov/oes/#/home. Site visited 6.8.2026.

^ Growth Projection Source: The Occupational Outlook Handbook on Medical Records Specialists from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Data from May 2024. Site visited 6.8.2026.

§ Information from the US News and World Report Rankings from 2026. Information subject to change. Find the full lists on the US News and World Report website. Site visited 3.31.2026

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