Medical Billing Specialist is a Diploma program (100% Online) offered by Hunter Business School in Medford, NY. The program takes 3 months (evening) to complete, with a total tuition of $2,975.
Program Overview
This program is comprised of 180 hours of online classes: a 3-month evening program, 100% online with a live instructor.
If you are detail oriented and want to work in the health care field but don’t like to deal with blood, this Online Medical Billing Specialist diploma program offers a rewarding alternative. You’ll still work with clinical information while learning about the latest reforms in health insurance and medical administration.
The medical billing specialist courses at Hunter Business School prepare students for entry-level positions in physicians’ offices, hospitals, and insurance companies.
During this Online Medical Billing Specialist diploma program, billing and coding students gain knowledge of complex medical terms and acquire an understanding of body systems, such as: cardiovascular, muscular, skeletal, integumentary, reproductive, urinary, nervous, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, and lymphatic.
Medical billing and coding program students also develop an understanding of the structure, format, and conventions used in ICD-10, CPT-4, and HCPCS. In addition to insurance coding classes, other topics include insurance companies, Medicare insurance claim forms, and accounts receivable and legal guidelines.
What sets this Program apart
- Placement Assistance. Hunter Business School offers personal, ongoing career assistance to its students and graduates to obtain full-time positions that are best suited to their educational specialty, interests, and abilities. Personalized job placement assistance is available for all graduates.
- Relevant and Innovative Programs. Our professional, career-focused programs, developed with industry input and adapted to the 21st century workplace, provide students with the technical skills and abilities they need in the health care, business, and technical professions.
- Small Classes. Hunter Business School’s small classes mean a high faculty-to-student ratio that provides more one-on-one time for each student.
- Instructors Experienced in the Fields They Teach. Committed faculty, with years of work experience in the fields students are looking to enter, bring their professional knowledge and skills into the classroom.
- Flexible Class Schedules. Since many students may hold day jobs, Hunter Business School also offers a full schedule of classes taught in the evening to allow them to work or continue a professional career while pursuing an education.
- SUNY Empire transfer credit. Hunter Business School students and alumni who enroll at SUNY Empire and have completed any of the certifications listed in the Hunter and SUNY Empire Transfer Guide will be eligible to apply the recommended credits to their degree program at SUNY Empire.
Admission Requirements and Process
We receive admissions applications from a diverse population ranging in age, professional and educational backgrounds and life experiences. Careful consideration is given to each applicant’s qualifications in the following areas: academic potential, readiness, physical ability to do the work, emotional maturity, and personal motivation and goals. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
General Requirements
- Admissions interviewComplete an interview with an Admissions Representative, typically conducted during a visit and tour of the school or, in extenuating circumstances, by telephone.
- Proof of high school completionProvide proof of high school graduation, TASC or GED; all foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official verified equivalent.
- English language proficiencyDemonstrate English language proficiency.
- Minimum ageBe at least 17 years old at the time of enrollment.
- Citizenship or eligible statusProvide proof of United States citizenship, permanent residency, or eligible non-citizenship.
- Financial arrangementsBefore beginning classes, complete all required Financial Aid applications and/or a Tuition Payment Plan.
Application Process
- 1Interview with AdmissionsComplete an interview with an Admissions Representative, who asks about your goals and expected outcomes of study; it is typically held during a visit and tour of the school.
- 2Submit your applicationSubmit an application for admission, a signed enrollment agreement and the required registration fee. Applications are available from the Admissions Representative.
- 3Provide proof of educationProvide proof of high school graduation, TASC or GED; foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official verified equivalent.
- 4Complete financial aid or a payment planBefore beginning classes, complete all required Financial Aid applications (FAFSA school code 015599) and/or a Tuition Payment Plan.
Program Schedule
Diploma Evening Program - 180 Hrs. (3 mos./11.25 wks.) (Levittown & Medford). There are no daytime classes for this program; it is 100% online with a live instructor.
Enrollment takes place throughout the year. Applications are accepted throughout the year and processed as they are submitted; the school does not publish class start dates online.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition and fees. Effective for students enrolled January 1st, 2026, or later: 180 hours at $16.53 per hour; tuition $2,975, registration fee $50, books/supplies $1,035, total cost $4,060.
Additional expenses. Certification is not required to graduate from Medical Billing Specialist.
Payment of tuition and fees. Tuition and fees can be paid using cash, check, credit/debit card or financial aid (for students who qualify). All payments must be made according to a prearranged schedule. A 5% late fee applies when a payment is over one week late.
Financial aid. Hunter Business School participates in the Federal Pell Grant Program, FSEOG and the Direct Loan Program (Federal School Code 015599), but its cost-of-attendance budgets do not list this program; contact the Financial Aid office for details on aid for this program.
Veterans’ benefits. Veterans who apply for Veteran’s benefits are only eligible to attend on-campus programs. Hybrid & online programs are not included.
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Curriculum
The 180-hour online curriculum covers medical terminology, medical coding and reimbursement, computerized medical practice management and career development.
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Career Outcomes
Examples of job titles.
- Admissions Coordinator
- Billing Coordinator
- Health Insurance Specialist
- Insurance Verification Specialist
- Medical Billing and Insurance Specialist
- Medical Office Administrative Assistant
- Medical Secretary
- Revenue Cycle Manager
- Revenue Cycle Specialist
- Surgical Coordinator
Retention and placement. Retention & Placement Rates for 07/01/23 - 06/30/24 (Medford campus, Online Medical Billing Specialist): retention rate 96%, placement rate 58%. The information provided in the Occupational Educational Data Survey (OEDS) is self-reported data by the licensed career school.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Hunter Business School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS), and is registered and licensed by the New York State Education Department, Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (NYSED, BPSS).
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