Medical Billing and Coding Schools in Martinsburg, WV (2026)

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Key takeaway: 3 institutions in Martinsburg, West Virginia reported completions in a medical billing, coding, or health information program in the latest federal IPEDS data. The cards below are campuses in Martinsburg. Fully online programs based elsewhere also enroll Martinsburg 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 Martinsburg 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 West Virginia page has the state’s full wage percentile table. Metro pay for this area is on the salary page for the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro.

Schools in Martinsburg, WV

  • Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

    BOC 71.1

    Martinsburg, WV · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Programs reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator; Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Certificate (1-2 years)
    Published in-state tuition
    $4,752/yr
    Graduation rate
    37%
    Institutional accreditor
    Higher Learning Commission
  • Martinsburg College

    BOC 63.8

    Martinsburg, WV · Private for-profit, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Programs reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician; Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
    Credential levels
    Award level 21, Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    326
  • Valley College-Martinsburg

    BOC 44.3

    Martinsburg, WV · Private for-profit, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
    Credential level
    Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    105

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 Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV

BLS publishes this occupation at the metropolitan-area level. The table is the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV estimate, not a number we interpolated for Martinsburg.

Bar chart of annual wage percentiles for medical records specialists in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (BLS OEWS May 2025, SOC 29-2072): 10th $36,680, median $51,870, 90th $82,280.
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV percentiles. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025, SOC 29-2072. No rounding.
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Hagerstown wage percentiles. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025, SOC 29-2072. No rounding.
PercentileAnnual wage
10th percentile$36,680
25th percentile$40,320
Median$51,870
75th percentile$65,420
90th percentile$82,280
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MeasureHagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WVUnited States
Median annual wage$51,870$51,140
Mean annual wage$57,170$56,790
10th percentile$36,680$37,000
25th percentile$40,320$43,490
75th percentile$65,420$64,820
90th percentile$82,280$81,150
Median hourly wage$24.94$24.59
Employment120194,720
Jobs per 1,000 workers1.0891.2523
Location quotient0.871.0

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-2072 (Medical Records Specialists), metropolitan estimates. Location quotient 1.0 is the national share of employment. A missing cell is suppressed in the source; we do not estimate it.

Statewide West Virginia median: $47,360. Full metro page: Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV salary.

Frequently asked questions

Which schools in Martinsburg offer medical billing and coding programs?
Based on IPEDS completions data, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, Martinsburg College, Valley College-Martinsburg in Martinsburg 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 Martinsburg?
BLS reported a median of $51,870 per year for medical records specialists in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro in May 2025 (SOC 29-2072). Full percentiles are on this page and on the metro salary page.
Can I complete a medical billing and coding program online from Martinsburg?
Yes. Many programs enroll nationally online, and some Martinsburg 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 West Virginia license to work in billing or coding in Martinsburg?
No. No state, including West Virginia, 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 Martinsburg 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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