Medical billing and coding schools in Louisiana

Looking for medical billing & coding schools in Louisiana? There are 16, including 8 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 7 private career schools. Medical coders in Louisiana earn a median $44,610 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
16
Public colleges
8
Median pay in LA
$44,610
Cities with schools
5

16 medical billing & coding schools

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  1. Blue Cliff College - Alexandria

    Alexandria, LA · Private

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Medical assistant
    • Cosmetology
    • +2

  2. Bossier Parish Community College

    Bossier City, LA · Public

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +20

  3. Compass Career College

    Hammond, LA · Private

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +2

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  5. Delgado Community College

    New Orleans, LA · Public

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +29

  6. Fletcher Technical Community College

    Schriever, LA · Public

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  7. Fortis College - Baton Rouge

    Baton Rouge, LA · Private

    • Medical billing & coding
    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +4

  8. Herzing University-New Orleans

    Metairie, LA · Private

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Medical assistant
    • IT support & networking
    • +2

  9. Infinity College

    Lafayette, LA · Private

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +2

  10. ITI Technical College

    Baton Rouge, LA · Private

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +3

  11. Louisiana Delta Community College

    Monroe, LA · Public

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  12. Louisiana State University-Eunice

    Eunice, LA · Public

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Surgical technologist
    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • +4

  13. Nunez Community College

    Chalmette, LA · Public

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +8

  14. River Parishes Community College

    Gonzales, LA · Public

    • Medical billing & coding
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +5

  15. Southern University at Shreveport

    Shreveport, LA · Public

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Phlebotomy
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +8

  16. Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette

    Lafayette, LA · Private

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +3

  17. Williams Technical College

    Houma, LA · Private

    • Medical billing & coding
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +1

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What medical coders earn in Louisiana

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Medical coder salary in LouisianaHow to become a medical coder

Median pay
$44,610
$21.45 an hour
Typical range
$32,900–$77,080
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in LA
2,600
Job growth, 2025–35
+7.8%
14,000 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many medical billing & coding schools are in Louisiana?

We list 16 schools in Louisiana with medical billing & coding programs: 8 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 7 private career schools. Campuses are in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Alexandria, New Orleans, and Gonzales.

Are there community college medical billing & coding programs in Louisiana?

Yes. 8 public colleges in Louisiana offer medical billing & coding. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does medical billing & coding school cost in Louisiana?

Among the 15 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $230 to $25,781. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do medical coders make in Louisiana?

The median pay for medical coders in Louisiana is $44,610 a year, and most earn between $32,900 and $77,080, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a medical billing & coding school in Louisiana?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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