Professional Development
Professional Medical Coder
What does a Professional Medical Coder do?
A medical coder reads a patient’s file and translates everything in the file to a universal code accepted by insurance companies. Everything that happens at each appointment is analyzed and assigned a code by the medical coder. This includes supplies used, diagnosis and treatment.
Where Can You Work?
Medical coders can work in a variety of settings. As a medical coder, you can work in private practice, in a large healthcare network, in long-term care settings or even in urgent care centers.
Length
22 Weeks
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- Prior billing & coding or industry experience (Recommended)
- Qualifying score on the Wonderlic SLE-Q and WBST test
Training Materials Provided
- Expert-led video based training
- Textbook: CPC Bundle (Text and Coding Resources)
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee (option of CPC-A exam or CCS-P exam)
Cost
$3,500
Professional Medical Coder
Healthcare employment is projected to grow by 13% from 2021 to 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means that over the next decade there will be nearly 2 million new positions available for those interested in healthcare.
Upon completion of this program, you’ll learn a number of skills, including:
- Review patient records and assign numeric/alphanumeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure
- Understand in-depth the CPT coding system and have familiarity with the ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II coding systems
- Assign accurate medical codes for professional (physician) procedures, services and diagnoses
- Adhere to medical coding guidelines, regulations and compliance
Courses - 22 Weeks
- Professionalism in Allied Health
- Medical Coding
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
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Professional Medical Coder Job Possibilities
Professional Medical Coder
$28,000 – $56,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Professional Fee Coder
$28,000 – $56,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Surgical Coder
$29,000 – $71,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Certification Information
Upon completion of your training, you’ll be prepared for two separate certifications: the Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A) through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Certified Professional Coder
The Certified Professional Coder certification by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) showcases your knowledge and understanding of medical coding.
Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based
The Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based certification through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is a nationally recognized certification that showcases a person’s ability to become a physician-based coding specialist.
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Payment Options
Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.
Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.
Program Comparison
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Emerge Education
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Community College
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Program & Tuition Cost
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$4,000 average
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Up to $20,000
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Exam Fees, Books & Materials
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Included
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Up to $750
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Job Ready In
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3–6 months
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24–48 months
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Schedule Flexibility
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On-demand 24/7
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Set class schedule
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Travel Requirements
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None: 100% online
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On-campus classrooms
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Student Support
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Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
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Professors: scheduled office hours
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Career Coaching
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Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers
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Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
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Content Delivery
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3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
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Professor lectures
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Meet Your Training Specialist
Lauren Holubec is your Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand the program, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Lauren to learn more about the program and how to achieve your career goals. If you are a manager interested in group enrollment, please contact Lauren directly so she can assist you with the enrollment process.
FAQ
You will complete the courses in this program over 22 weeks, making students job-ready in 5.5 months. The program is flexible, allowing for assignments to be completed anytime, from anywhere, 24/7.
No, these courses do not count for college credit.
Yes, our training program is fully online and asynchronous.
