Professional Medical Coder
NOTE: This program requires active employer participation, and thus is not available to all who seek it. This program is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career in medical coding for a physician’s office and is vital in ones’ 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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This program is NOT available to residents of the following states: AR, LA, ND, NV, OK, PA, RI, WI
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.
Interested in Creating an Apprenticeship Program
at Your Healthcare Organization?
As a registered apprenticeship intermediary with the Department of Labor, we handle the heavy lifting, certification training and apprenticeship paperwork.
Professional Coder Training Online
Healthcare Organization Costs
Employers can pay for the training, use tuition reimbursement funds, or utilize apprenticeship government funding to possibly cover both the training cost and wages.
Monthly Payment Options as low as
$
262
Grants Available to Help With
Apprentice participants are promoted to full employees and regular pay rates when they complete their programs.
TRAINING COSTS
$
4,500
At Time of Student Enrollment
MedCerts handles all intermediary responsibilities, paperwork and administrative tasks so the organization doesn’t have to.
No Credit Check
Questions on Apprenticeship?
As a registered DoL intermediary, we’re ready to answer any and all questions you have.
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What Does a Professional Coder Do?
25,318
Entry Level Jobs in the US
All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
- 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
- Assign accurate medical codes for professional (physician) procedures, services, and diagnoses
- Adhere to medical coding guidelines, regulations, and compliance
Enrollment 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 test
MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*
- Expert-led video based training
- Textbook: CPC Bundle (Text and Coding Resources)
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
STUDENT SERVICES
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 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.
Professional Coder Apprenticeship
Job Opportunities
$28,000 – $56,000
Estimated Salary
Entry Level
$28,000 – $56,000
Estimated Salary
Career Potential
$29,000 – $71,000
Estimated Salary
Disclaimers
- This program requires active employer participation, and thus is not available to all who seek it.
- This program is NOT available to residents of the following states: Arkansas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Wisconsin
- 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.
*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.
