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Medical Billing and Coding Schools in Florence, KY (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 Florence, Kentucky reported completions in a medical billing, coding, or health information program in the latest federal IPEDS data. The cards below are campuses in Florence. Fully online programs based elsewhere also enroll Florence 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 Florence 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 Kentucky page has the state’s full wage percentile table.

Schools in Florence, KY

  • Gateway Community and Technical College

    BOC 55.7

    Florence, KY · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Award level 21, Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    52

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Beckfield College-Florence

    BOC 44.7

    Florence, KY · Private for-profit, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    Credential level
    Associate's

    · 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 Kentucky

BLS did not publish this occupation for a metro covering Florence, so the state figure is the closest verified number. In Kentucky, medical records specialists earned a median of $48,410 per year in May 2025, with the middle half of workers between $40,570 and $61,720. Full state figures are on the Kentucky page and the Kentucky salary page.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which schools in Florence offer medical billing and coding programs?
Based on IPEDS completions data, Gateway Community and Technical College, Beckfield College-Florence in Florence 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 Florence?
BLS did not publish this occupation for a metro covering Florence. In Kentucky, medical records specialists earned a median of $48,410 per year in May 2025, with the middle half between $40,570 and $61,720.
Can I complete a medical billing and coding program online from Florence?
Yes. Many programs enroll nationally online, and some Florence 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 Kentucky license to work in billing or coding in Florence?
No. No state, including Kentucky, 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 Florence 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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