Medical Billing and Coding Programs in Connecticut

Connecticut has one of the most concentrated healthcare sectors in New England, driven by a mix of academic medical centers, large health systems, and a well-insured population. Yale New Haven Health System, which includes Yale New Haven Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, and Westerly Hospital, is the state's largest healthcare employer. Hartford HealthCare operates six hospitals and a network of outpatient facilities.

Connecticut's high rate of health insurance coverage, among the highest in the country partly due to its Access Health CT marketplace, means a large proportion of healthcare services generate insurance claims that need to be coded and billed. This translates to consistent demand for trained billing and coding professionals.

The state doesn't require a license or registration to work in medical billing and coding. Employer expectations center on national certifications and formal training. For more about the profession, see What Is Medical Billing and Coding?

Connecticut doesn't currently have IPEDS-reported in-state medical billing and coding programs. This isn't unusual for smaller New England states since the field's strong shift to online education means most training is now delivered remotely by national providers.

Connecticut residents can choose from several well-established online programs: Ultimate Medical Academy (the largest MBC program by completions), Penn Foster (self-paced career diploma at $1,049-$1,869), Western Governors University ($7,710/year, competency-based), Purdue University Global ($10,080/year), and DeVry University ($14,392/year). All prepare you for the same certification exams recognized by Connecticut employers.

When choosing a program, confirm AAPC approval or CAHIIM accreditation, and verify coverage of all three major code sets (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II). For a step-by-step walkthrough, see How to Become a Medical Biller and Coder.

Connecticut has no state-level licensing requirement for medical billing and coding. Certification is voluntary but functionally required by most employers. The CPC ($425-$499) from AAPC is the most widely held coding certification in the U.S. The CCA ($199-$299) from AHIMA is accessible to career changers. The CBCS (~$117) from NHA covers billing and coding fundamentals.

AAPC data shows certified coders average $62,689 per year nationally, with professionals holding three or more certifications averaging $84,414. In Connecticut's high-pay market, certification combined with experience can push your earnings well above these national figures. See our certification comparison for details.

Medical billing and coding professionals in Connecticut earn an average of $70,439 per year, or approximately $33.87 per hour (AAPC, 2024). That's roughly $20,200 above the national BLS median of $50,250. The Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford and New Haven-Milford metro areas offer the highest concentration of medical coding positions.

Connecticut's healthcare sector, while mature, continues to generate openings through retirements and the ongoing expansion of outpatient services. The BLS projects 7% employment growth nationally for medical records specialists from 2024 to 2034. For a detailed salary breakdown, see our Salary Guide.

Connecticut's healthcare employers include Yale New Haven Health (five hospitals), Hartford HealthCare (six hospitals), Trinity Health of New England, Nuvance Health, and numerous physician practices and outpatient facilities. The state also has a significant insurance industry presence. Cigna and Aetna (CVS Health) both have roots in Connecticut, which creates additional positions in claims processing and coding review on the payer side.

Connecticut's proximity to New York City also means some residents work remotely for New York-based employers, further expanding the job market. Remote work is widespread, with approximately 65.7% of medical coders working from home full time (AAPC, 2024). Connecticut residents can access positions with national employers like Optum, Datavant, and The Coding Network. For more, see our remote jobs guide.