Professional Medical Coder 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.
To enroll in the MedCerts Professional Coder program, you will need a high school diploma or GED, a web browser with internet connection and course registration & payment. Prior billing & coding or industry experience is recommended and all students must receive a qualifying score on the Wonderlic SLE-Q and WBST test.
Tuition for the Professional Coder online training course is $3,500. The cost includes all of your materials and certification exam fees for the CCS-P or CPC-A examination.
Yes, MedCerts offers payment options as low as $303 per month in order to make education accessible for all. There are also several government grant funding options available.
While MedCerts does not offer financial aid, students may be eligible for options through government grant-funded programs like:
The online Professional Coder certification class lasts 22 weeks if committing 15-20 hrs of coursework per week.
The Professional Coder program 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. The program is designed to cater to various learning styles, ensuring an engaging and effective educational experience.
Yes, the program includes exam preparation resources and support to help students successfully pass the CPC or CCS-P certification exams. Additionally, MedCerts students are provided access to a Student Success Advisor team, Subject Matter Experts and Career Coaches to assist with exam prep.
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).
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.
We’re not institutionally accredited as a training provider, but the certifications you’ll earn in this program are accredited through the exam-issuing authorities, the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). So while our school itself doesn’t hold accreditation, you’ll earn an accredited certification upon passing your national exam.
No, there are no clinical requirements for receiving a Professional Coder certification. However, students passing the CPC examination earn the credential, CPC-A. When the CPC-A (apprentice) is combined with one year of practical coding experience, you’ll earn the full CPC designation.
