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Medical Billing and Coding Schools in La Crosse, WI (2026)

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

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Key takeaway: 2 institutions in La Crosse, Wisconsin 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 La Crosse 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 La Crosse 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 Wisconsin page has the state’s full wage percentile table.

Schools in La Crosse, WI

  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

    BOC 75.3

    La Crosse, WI · Public, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
    Credential level
    Post-baccalaureate certificate
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    3

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Western Technical College

    BOC 56.2

    La Crosse, WI · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Programs reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician; Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    10

    · 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 Wisconsin

BLS does not publish wages for every city, so the state figure is the closest verified number. In Wisconsin, medical records specialists earned a median of $60,280 per year in May 2025, with the middle half of workers between $49,510 and $66,140. Full state figures and the national comparison are on the Wisconsin page.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which schools in La Crosse offer medical billing and coding programs?
Based on IPEDS completions data, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Western Technical College in La Crosse 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 La Crosse?
BLS publishes wages by state rather than by every city. In Wisconsin, medical records specialists earned a median of $60,280 per year in May 2025, with the middle half between $49,510 and $66,140.
Can I complete a medical billing and coding program online from La Crosse?
Yes. Many programs enroll nationally online, and some La Crosse 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 Wisconsin license to work in billing or coding in La Crosse?
No. No state, including Wisconsin, 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 La Crosse 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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