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Medical Billing and Coding Schools in Birmingham, AL (2026)

Updated September 2, 2026 · Medical Billing Path Editorial Team · BLS OEWS May 2025 IPEDS / College Scorecard

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Key takeaway: 3 institutions in Birmingham, Alabama reported completions in a medical billing, coding, or health information program in the latest federal IPEDS data. Because billing and coding programs are widely available online, the schools below are a starting point rather than the full set of options for Birmingham residents.

If you work days or might move, weigh fully online programs that map to a national exam alongside these campuses. A local school can still require a practicum you have to attend in person, and the first job is often on site even after an online program.

The cards below come straight from Department of Education data, ordered by our independent BOC Score where the school publishes enough outcomes to score. Partner listings appear in the program finder and carry Esy’s own sponsored label.

Choosing between Birmingham schools

Compare programs on the credential you leave with (certificate, diploma, or associate degree), which certification exam the curriculum typically prepares you for, whether a practicum is required and where, and the total published cost. Ask who places the practicum. Our program guide walks through each of these, and the Alabama page has the state’s full wage percentile table.

Schools in Birmingham, AL

  • Samford University

    BOC 66.9

    Birmingham, AL · Private nonprofit, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
    Credential level
    Post-baccalaureate certificate
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    1

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Herzing University-Birmingham

    BOC 46.8

    Birmingham, AL · Private nonprofit, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Programs reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator; Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder; Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Certificate (1-2 years), Post-baccalaureate certificate
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    13

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Fortis Institute-Birmingham

    BOC 27.8

    Birmingham, AL · Private for-profit, 2-year

    Program reported
    Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
    Credential level
    Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    4

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

School data: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS and College Scorecard (latest available year in the shared dataset). Tuition is the published sticker price and does not reflect what any student pays. This site is not affiliated with any listed school.

What medical records specialists earn in Alabama

BLS does not publish wages for every city, so the state figure is the closest verified number. In Alabama, medical records specialists earned a median of $43,810 per year in May 2025, with the middle half of workers between $36,160 and $52,040. Full state figures and the national comparison are on the Alabama page.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025, SOC 29-2072.

Frequently asked questions

Which schools in Birmingham offer medical billing and coding programs?
Based on IPEDS completions data, Samford University, Herzing University-Birmingham, Fortis Institute-Birmingham in Birmingham report programs in the health information, medical insurance coding, or medical billing family (CIP 51.07). Confirm current offerings directly with each school.
What do medical billers and coders earn near Birmingham?
BLS publishes wages by state rather than by every city. In Alabama, medical records specialists earned a median of $43,810 per year in May 2025, with the middle half between $36,160 and $52,040.
Can I complete a medical billing and coding program online from Birmingham?
Yes. Many programs enroll nationally online, and some Birmingham schools offer online or hybrid formats. Ask whether a practicum must be completed in person. Online study is not the same as a remote job after graduation.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in billing or coding in Birmingham?
No. No state, including Alabama, licenses medical billers or coders. Employers look for a completed program and an industry certification such as the CPC, CCA, CCS, or CBCS.
How should I choose among Birmingham schools?
Compare the credential you leave with, which exam the curriculum maps to, who places the practicum, and the total published cost. Editorial cards are ordered by our independent BOC Score, not by advertising.

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