Professional Coder Certificate Online
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What You Will Learn
- Examine patient records and assign numeric/alphanumeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure
- Acquire in-depth knowledge of the CPT coding system and familiarity with the ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II coding systems
- Build your expertise in health information documentation, data integrity and quality
- Ensure accurately coded records for professional (physician) procedures, services and diagnoses
About This Professional Certificate
Go for the gold standard in medical coding with your choice of the Certified Professional Coder certification with the CPC credential or the Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P).
Two hands-on courses, Intro to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, and Medical Coding, over 22 months will impart coding skills and 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 coding software that allows for coding practice even after the completion of the course.
You'll have the tools needed to successfully pass the CPC examination or the CCS-P examination as a result of MedCerts' partnership with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Pass the CPC examination and you'll earn the CPC-A credential. You'll earn full CPC designation after one year of practical coding experience as a CPC-A (apprentice).
There are currently 25,501 professional coder jobs available in the U.S. and the career offers a median salary of $38,018.1
1Burning Glass: Labor Insights (Last 12 Months: June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022)
Courses required for program completion
HI 1014
Healthcare | Self-Paced | 96 hours
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the language of medicine, through the study of prefixes, suffixes, root words, abbreviations, and pronunciation of words. The curriculum also includes an overview of anatomy and physiology in order to increase the understanding of medical vocabulary. Students will examine the organization of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, hematic, lymphatic and immune, and cardiovascular systems in the human body. They will become familiar with the medical terms that relate to the respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, and excretory systems. Students will also examine terms related to the sensory organs, with a concentration on the organs for hearing, sight, and smell. This course will prepare students to better understand spoken and written interactions in all medical environments.PS 1011
Healthcare | Self-Paced | 96 hours
This module provides the veterinary assistant student with an understanding of the human animal bond, expected conduct of the veterinary professional, and how to effectively communicate with clients and coworkers. Basic medical terminology and medical records, including the electronic medical system, are introduced in this module. Zoonotic and contagious diseases are discussed including in-depth coverage of the role of the veterinary assistants and the importance of cleaning in the veterinary hospital and performing correct hand hygiene. Students are taught basic breed identification and animal husbandry including the expectations of treating deceased pets with respect. We begin discussing common medical conditions and diseases of the digestive system. Restraint and handling of the veterinary patient are discussed in depth and are the focus of a large portion of the hands-on teaching. Students also begin learning how to set up equipment necessary for the veterinary technician or veterinarian to perform a variety of common procedures.HI 1051
Healthcare | Self-Paced | 224 hours
This course teaches students the necessary skills to begin a career in coding and understand medical code assignment that physicians use for services, diagnoses, and procedures. Students will also learn coding resources including CPT, HCPCS and ICD manuals and the different specialty services including: surgery, anesthesia, evaluation, radiology and management, pathology, and medicine. Reimbursement, regulations, coding guidelines and compliance are additional areas of knowledge covered. This course includes the ability to practice skills using real-world coding software that students can continue to access after graduation, providing interactive experience essential to knowledge retention and a successful career.Complete This Certificate. Get College Credit.
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