Professional Medical Coder Certification Program
Pursue a career in healthcare billing by gaining the knowledge and skills needed for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A, CCS-P) credentialing exams.
PROGRAM LENGTH
22 Weeks
CERTIFICATIONS
CPC, CCS-P
TUITION
$3,500
ISSUING AUTHORITY
Overview
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.
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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.
Hours Per Week
16 hours of study per week, on average
Job Growth​
Employment for Medical Coders is expected to growth by 7%, by 2030*.Â
Average Salary
$38,004*
*Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Program Information
Programs may include courses such as:
- Professionalism in Allied Health
- Introduction to Human Anatomy, Physiology, & Medical Terminology
- Medical Coding
Hardware Computer Requirements
Software Computer Requirements
High Speed Broadband Internet Connection is Required
- Computer/Processor:
- 2 GHz or above
- Intel Pentium 4 or above
- AMD Athlon 3800+ or above
- 512MB RAM or above
- Keyboard and Mouse
- CD-ROM Drive
- Network Card 100BaseT or higher
- Sound Card/Speaker/Headset
- Configured default printer
- Operating System:
- PC: Windows XP SP3 or newer
- Mac: OS X 10.5 or newer
- Internet browsers IE v6 and above, Mozilla Firefox v3.0 and above
Software Computer Requirements
- Internet browsers IE v6 and above, Mozilla Firefox v3.0 and above
- We recommend using either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for your internet browser if you have any issues with internet Explorer
- Super VGA (1024 x 768) or higher-resolution video adapter with 128MB VRAM and monitor. The latest versions Macromedia Flash player and Shockwave player plug-ins for Internet browser (Firefox doesn’t use plug-ins installed for IE)
- Shockwave You may be asked to install Shockwave on your machine to facilitate your online training. Follow the steps to install Shockwave making sure to uncheck the box that states “Install Yahoo Tool bar”.
- Active X If at some point you may be asked to install Active X, please do so.
- Adobe Reader If you cannot open and read your transcript you will need to go to www.adobe.com and download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
High Speed Broadband Internet Connection is Required
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Recommended Internet speeds:
- Download speed of at least 25 mbps
- Upload speed of at least 3 mbps
- Ping response of less than 100ms
Coming in July 2023. Students can enroll and study at their own pace.
Students enrolled in a structured Online workforce development program are required to engage in an academically related activity every week. If a student is absent for 10 consecutive calendar days, the students’ enrollment in the program will be terminated. A student whose enrollment is terminated for violation of the attendance policy may not re-enroll until the next cohort starts that offers the same course the student was scheduled. This provision does not circumvent the approved refund policy.
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).
CPC-A
Certified Professional Coder
The Certified Professional Coder certification by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) showcases your knowledge and understanding of medical coding.
CCS-P
Certified Coding Specialist – Physician
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
PLEASE NOTE: Prior billing & coding or industry experience is recommended
Meet Your Enrollment Specialist
Tara is your Enrollment Specialist. She is here to help you understand your program of interest, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Tara to learn more about your program, St. Ambrose University, and how to achieve your professional goals!
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