Medical Billing and Coding Programs in Kansas

Kansas's healthcare market is concentrated in the Kansas City metro area (shared with Missouri), Wichita, and Topeka, with a network of critical access hospitals and community clinics serving the state's rural population. The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is the state's flagship academic medical center and one of its largest employers.

Ascension Via Christi (Wichita) and Stormont Vail Health (Topeka) are major regional health systems. AdventHealth (formerly Shawnee Mission Health) and HCA Midwest Health also operate facilities in the Kansas City area. Kansas's rural healthcare infrastructure is extensive, with more than 80 critical access hospitals, many of which serve as the sole healthcare provider for their communities.

Kansas has one in-state program in the national databases: Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, KS. It's a public community college offering a medical billing and coding program at approximately $2,910 per year for in-state students, one of the most affordable training paths in the country. The program is available online, making it accessible to students throughout Kansas.

Kansas residents also have access to nationally accredited online programs: Ultimate Medical Academy (the largest MBC program by completions), Western Governors University ($7,710/yr, competency-based), Penn Foster ($1,049 to $1,869, self-paced career diploma), Purdue University Global ($10,080/yr), and DeVry University ($14,392/yr). Other Kansas community colleges, including Johnson County Community College and Barton County Community College, may offer related coursework. For more on choosing a program, see our online programs guide.

Kansas doesn't require a state license to work as a medical biller or coder. Employers rely on nationally recognized certifications. The three most common entry-level credentials are the CPC (Certified Professional Coder) from AAPC, the CCA (Certified Coding Associate) from AHIMA, and the CBCS (Certified Billing and Coding Specialist) from NHA.

The CPC is the most commonly requested certification in Kansas healthcare job postings, particularly for physician-office and outpatient coding. AHIMA credentials are well recognized by the state's hospital systems, and the CBCS provides an affordable entry point for candidates completing NHA-approved programs. For a complete certification comparison, check our guide.

Medical billing and coding professionals in Kansas earn an average of $56,179 per year, or approximately $27.01 per hour (AAPC 2023 Salary Survey). That's about 12% above the national BLS median of $50,250.

Entry-level coders in Kansas typically start in the $38,000 to $46,000 range. Certified professionals with 5 to 10 years of experience can earn $55,000 to $65,000. Remote coders working for higher-paying out-of-state employers can exceed these figures while benefiting from Kansas's low expenses. AAPC data shows that professionals with three or more certifications average $81,227 nationally. For detailed salary data, see our salary guide.

Kansas's largest healthcare employers include the University of Kansas Health System (Kansas City), Ascension Via Christi (Wichita), Stormont Vail Health (Topeka), AdventHealth (Shawnee Mission), and Wesley Healthcare (Wichita, part of HCA). The Kansas City metro area, straddling the Kansas-Missouri border, provides access to one of the largest healthcare markets in the central United States, effectively doubling the available job pool for coders in that area.

Remote work continues to expand career options for Kansas-based coders. With approximately 64.8% of medical records specialists working remotely (AAPC 2025), residents in both urban and rural areas can access positions with employers nationwide. The BLS projects 7% growth for medical records specialists from 2024 to 2034, and Kansas's combination of stable healthcare demand and extensive rural infrastructure supports a healthy job market.