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HI 5100

Professional Coder: Medical Coding

Online Certification Training

This program is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career in medical coding for a physician’s office and is vital in preparation for either the CCS-P or CPC certification exam. *Prior billing & coding or industry experience is recommended. Watch our program sneak peek below!

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22 Weeks
PROGRAM LENGTH

CCS-P, CPC-A

Certifications
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38,004
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Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment. 

Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region of residence or employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment. These restrictions may not apply to students taking programs through an employer, academic or government-sponsored model – including MyCAA and Army, Air Force or Coast Guard Credentialing Assistance. To determine eligibility, please confirm with your sponsor or review our military spouse MyCAA-approved or Military Credentialing Assistance-approved programs.

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We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access.

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*Students in Maryland are not eligible for MedCerts payment plans but may be eligible for other tuition options. Speak to an Education Consultant for further information.

MyCAA, Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance/COOL and Workforce Grants

MedCerts offers financial aid options through these government grant-funded programs – MyCAA, Workforce Funding (including WIOA), and Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance or COOL funding for the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. Those eligible include Military Spouses; active duty Army, Reserves, and National Guard members; active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air Force National Guard, and US Space Force; active duty Coast Guard and SELRES members (enlisted and officers); or workforce-funded qualifying job seekers. Speak to an Education Consultant to see if you qualify.

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What Does a Professional Coder Do?

As a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P), you have proven you know how to read a medical chart and assign the correct diagnosis (ICD-10), procedure codes (CPT and HCPCS) for a wide variety of clinical cases and services. You will also be qualified for other revenue cycle and reimbursement duties in doctor’s offices, clinics, ambulatory facilities, and other healthcare settings.

25,318

Entry Level Jobs in the US

Professional Coders will see available jobs grow 1.3% over the next ten years.

All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

What You’ll Learn

HI 5100

Professional Coder

Achieve the Certified Professional Coder certification with the CPC credential or the Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) – both of which are the gold standard for medical coding in physician office settings.

This 22-week program includes two courses: Intro to Human Anatomy & Medical Terminology and Medical Coding. Regardless of the choice of the exam, you’ll learn principles of medical coding related to the three main codebooks: CPT, ICD-10-CM Volumes 1 & 2, and HCPCS Level II. The Medical Coding textbook contains access to a coding software that allows for coding practice even AFTER the completion of the course. The software allows for hands-on demonstration of learned coding skills.

Our partnership with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) enables you to have the tools needed to successfully pass the CPC examination or the CCS-P examination. Those passing the CPC examination earn the credential, CPC-A. When the CPC-A (apprentice) is ultimately combined with one year of practical coding experience, you’ll earn the full CPC designation.

Achieving either certification will create a variety of career options for you. To see a full list of opportunities, check out our blog post, Career Opportunities for a Certified Professional Coder.

*Prior billing & coding or industry experience (Recommended)

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  1. Review patient records and assign numeric/alphanumeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure
  2. Possess in-depth knowledge of the CPT coding system and familiarity with the ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II coding systems
  3. Assign accurate medical codes for professional (physician) procedures, services and diagnoses
  4. Adhere to medical coding guidelines, regulations, and compliance

Enrollment Requirements

  1. High School Diploma or GED
  2. Web browser with internet connection
  3. Course registration & payment
  4. Prior billing & coding or industry experience (Recommended)
  5. Qualifying score on the Wonderlic SLE-Q and WBST test

MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*

  1. Expert-led video based training
  2. Textbook: CPC Bundle (Text and Coding Resources)
  3. Competency assessments
  4. National Certification exam fee (option of CPC-A exam or CCS-P exam)

STUDENT SERVICES

  1. Dedicated Student Success Advisors
  2. Tailored support based on performance & behavior
  3. Exam preparation process
  4. 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches

*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.

Required Courses
Code
Course
Duration
PS 1011
Professionalism in Allied Health
2
Weeks
HI 1051
Medical Coding
14
Weeks
HI 1014
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
6
Weeks
HI 1014
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
6
Weeks
Total Program Duration

Eligible Certifications

CPC-A

Certified Professional Medical Coder Certification

CCS-P

Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based

Professional Coder

Job Opportunities

Professional Fee Coder

$28,000 – $56,000

Estimated Salary

Entry Level

Professional Medical Coder

$28,000 – $56,000

Estimated Salary

Career Potential

Surgical Coder

$29,000 – $71,000

Estimated Salary

Disclaimers

  1. While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.

Mental Health Support Professional Online Certification Training—Frequently Asked Questions

A Professional Coder is a healthcare professional responsible for translating medical procedures, diagnoses, and symptoms into standardized codes used for billing and documentation purposes. These codes are crucial for insurance claims, statistical assessments, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

The career outlook for Professional Coders is promising, with an expected job growth of 8% over the next ten years. The demand for skilled coders is driven by the growing need for accurate medical documentation and billing in the healthcare industry.

The average median salary for a Professional Medical Coder is $47,180. Salaries can vary based on experience, location, and the specific healthcare setting in which a coder works.

To become a Professional Coder, you should complete a specialized training program like MedCerts’ Professional Coder (CPC) Online Training Program, which prepares you for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) certification exams.

In the online Professional Coder certification training course, you will learn to:

Assign accurate medical codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services using CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II coding systems.

Understand medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology to accurately code provider diagnoses and services.

Navigate and adhere to coding guidelines, regulations, and compliance standards.

The enrollment requirements are:

1. High School Diploma or GED.

2. Web browser with internet connection.

3. Course registration & payment.

4. Prior billing & coding or industry experience is recommended.

5. Qualifying score on the Wonderlic SLE-Q and WBST test.

Tuition for the Professional Coder online training course is $3,500.

Yes, MedCerts offers payment options as low as $303 per month.

MedCerts provides financial aid options through government grant-funded programs designed to support military spouses, active duty military members, and qualifying job seekers. These include:

MyCAA

Army Credentialing Assistance

Coast Guard COOL

Air Force COOL

Workforce Funding (including WIOA)

The online Professional Coder certification class lasts 22 weeks.

The course is structured around expert-led video training, textbooks, and access to coding software for hands-on practice. It includes interactive simulations, game-based learning, and interviews with industry experts to cater to various learning styles.

Yes, the program includes exam preparation resources and support to help students successfully pass the CPC or CCS-P certification exams.

The course includes:

Expert-led video-based training.

Textbooks and coding resources.

Competency assessments.

National Certification exam fee (option of CPC-A exam or CCS-P exam).

This program is NOT available to residents of the following states: LA, ND, NV, PA, RI, WI.

No, there are no clinical requirements for receiving a Professional Coder certification.

*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

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