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Medical Billing and Coding Schools in North Hollywood, CA (2026)

Updated September 14, 2026 · Medical Billing Path Editorial Team · BLS OEWS May 2025 IPEDS / College Scorecard

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Key takeaway: 2 institutions in North Hollywood, California reported completions in a medical billing, coding, or health information program in the latest federal IPEDS data. The cards below are campuses in North Hollywood. Fully online programs based elsewhere also enroll North Hollywood residents.

If you work days or might move, look at fully online programs that map to a national exam as well as 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 from Department of Education IPEDS 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 North Hollywood 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 covers those points, and the California page has the state’s full wage percentile table.

Schools in North Hollywood, CA

  • Galaxy Medical College

    BOC 62.5

    North Hollywood, CA · Private for-profit, 2-year

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
    Credential level
    Associate's
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    2

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Southern California Health Institute

    BOC 51

    North Hollywood, CA · Private for-profit, 2-year

    Program reported
    Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    Credential level
    Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    26
    Graduation rate
    84%
    Institutional accreditor
    Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training

    · 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 California

BLS did not publish this occupation for a metro covering North Hollywood, so the state figure is the closest verified number. In California, medical records specialists earned a median of $61,810 per year in May 2025, with the middle half of workers between $49,000 and $80,630. Full state figures are on the California page and the California salary page.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which schools in North Hollywood offer medical billing and coding programs?
Based on IPEDS completions data, Galaxy Medical College, Southern California Health Institute in North Hollywood 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 North Hollywood?
BLS did not publish this occupation for a metro covering North Hollywood. In California, medical records specialists earned a median of $61,810 per year in May 2025, with the middle half between $49,000 and $80,630.
Can I complete a medical billing and coding program online from North Hollywood?
Yes. Many programs enroll nationally online, and some North Hollywood schools offer online or hybrid formats. Ask whether a practicum must be completed in person. Online study is common. A remote job after graduation usually still requires certification plus experience.
Do I need a California license to work in billing or coding in North Hollywood?
No. No state, including California, 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 North Hollywood 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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