Professional Medical Coder Online Apprenticeship Program - MedCerts

HI 5100A

Professional Medical Coder

Apprenticeship Program

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!

Earn your certifications in 52 Weeks!

Start
Anytime

100%
Online

Exam Fee
Included

Screen-Shot-2022-06-19-at-4.39.16-PM

52 Weeks

PROGRAM LENGTH

CCS-P, CPC-A

Certifications

$

38,004

AVG. STARTING SALARY*

AAPC_Logo_horiz_2024-03-26-140846_mttf

ahima-logo_2023-08-03-201649_jibd

Issuing Authorities

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.

Get Your Apprenticeship Program Started

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.

Request Information

icon_checkmark_wavy_encircled_navy

No Credit Check

Discover your eligibility without a credit check.

The pricing listed above for a monthly payment plan is an estimate for the cost of an 12-month payment plan including down payment. Final pricing is given at time of purchase and may vary from both pricing examples above.

*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.

Questions on Apprenticeship?

As a registered DoL intermediary, we’re ready to answer any and all questions you have.

Click here to learn more

Our customers say Excellent

5 out of 5

4.8 out of 5 based on 2,679 reviews

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 5100A

Professional Coder

MedCerts online Professional Coder program provides comprehensive training that leads to in-demand coding certifications including the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential, and the Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P), both of which are the gold standard for medical coding in physician office settings.

Medical Coders holding professional-level certifications are critical to compliant and profitable medical practices and typically earn 20% more than non-certified coders. The primary objective of this program is to give 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 (1) year of practical coding experience, the individual earns the full CPC designation.

Regardless of the choice of exam, students learn principles of medical coding related to the three main code books: CPT, ICD-10-CM Volumes 1 & 2, and HCPCS Level II. This program is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career in medical coding for a physician’s office and is vital in one’s preparation for either the CCS-P or CPC certification examination.

Upon completion of the program, students are eligible for a MedCerts-sponsored 12-month membership to the AAPC or AHIMA, and a complimentary voucher for either the CPC or CCS-P examination. The Registered Apprenticeship program is comprised of MedCerts online training programs as well as 2000 hours of on-the-job training with a sponsoring employer. MedCerts Apprenticeship programs combine class training and “on-the-job training” to provide individuals the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned with an employer to quickly become a strong contributor in the workplace.

*Prior billing & coding or industry experience (Recommended)

Show More

Hide

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.

Required Courses

Code

Course

Duration

HI 1051A

Apprenticeship Medical Coding

35

Weeks

HI 1014A

Apprenticeship Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology

15

Weeks

PS 1011

Professionalism in Allied Health

2

Weeks

Total Program Duration

Eligible Certifications

CPC-A

Certified Professional Medical Coder Certification

CCS-P

Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based

Professional Coder Apprenticeship

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

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.