CCS-P
Online Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based Course
Start the enrollment process for our 22-week online program that prepares you to attain your CCS-P certification.
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Issuing Authority
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Selecting the Right Training Option
Program Comparisons
MedCerts training programs are some of the most competitively price ways to start a new career.
| MedCerts | Community College | Online College | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program & Tuition Cost | $4,000 average | Up to $20,000 | $3,000 average |
| Exam Fees, Books & Materials | Included | Up to $750 | Up to $750 |
| Job Ready In | 3–6 months | 24–48 months | 3–6 months |
| Schedule Flexibility | On-demand 24/7 | Set class schedule | On-demand 24/7 |
| Travel Requirements | None: 100% online | On-campus classrooms | None: 100% online |
| Student Support | Personal Advisors: text, call, and email access | Professors: scheduled office hours | Support inbox |
| Career Coaching | Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers | Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit hour requirements | Exam-specific only |
| Content Delivery | 3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning | Professor lectures | Varies: typically videos and presentations |
This table is provided for reference only. Actual pricing may vary or change without notice. Pricing is based on an estimated full-cost tuition with fees for a Medical Assistant program or similar program before financial aid or other assistance. Data sampled from MedCerts, Oakland Community College, and Kaplan University.
CCS-P
Certification
Skills Gained
- Specialize in physician-based settings such as physician offices, group practices, multi-specialty clinics or specialty centers
- Review patient records and assign numeric/alphanumeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure
- Possess in-depth knowledge of the CPT coding system and familiarity with the ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II coding systems
- Become an expert in health information documentation, data integrity, and quality
- Play a critical role in a health provider’s business operations, because patients’ coded data is submitted to insurance companies or the government for expense reimbursement
CCS-P
Career Pathways
Attainable Jobs
Professional Medical Coder
$28,000 – $56,000
Estimated Salary1
Coding Specialist
$30,000 – $64,000
Estimated Salary1
Professional Fee Coder
$28,000 – $56,000
Estimated Salary1
1All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
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MedCerts has the best support and professionalism. I enjoyed all the lessons from Anatomy and Physiology to Medical Coding and learned so much. The quizzes and Knowledge testing were very informative and precise to your course. I do recommend this program because it is quite easy and user friendly.
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