Professional Medical Coder: Online Certificate Program
Increase your earning power and launch your career in the growing field of healthcare. By earning your Professional Medical Coder Certificate, you’ll open the door to a variety of health administration career paths. Your new technical skills can help you find meaningful, well-compensated work in the medical industry — without years of schooling.
This Professional Medical Coder Certificate Program is a great fit for:
Individuals interested in a career in healthcare
Recent high school graduates
Any student, healthcare professional, or aspiring healthcare worker who’s looking to join a booming field with opportunities for growth
About the Online Professional Medical Coder Certificate Program
COURSE LENGTH
22 weeks
TIME COMMITMENT
16 hours per week
How Much Does a Professional Medical Coder Certificate Cost?
We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access. Speak with an enrollment advisor to see what payment option you may qualify for.
$4,000*
Pay In Full
Lowest available price
$267*
Monthly Payment as low as
Payment begins 30 days after your course start date.
*This advertised payment is for qualified applicants who choose the 18-month financing option. Other payment options available. Minimum deposit of $200 required to enroll.
In our professional Medical Coder Certificate Program, you will gain the skills needed to compile, process and maintain patient files, an essential part of keeping medical establishments running. Your medical coder certificate can help you find employment in a variety of healthcare administration settings.
In the course, you’ll learn principles of medical coding, human anatomy and medical terminology and prepare to achieve your Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification with the CPC credential or the Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) — both of which are the gold standard for medical coding in physician office settings.
Our partnership with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) will help give you the tools you need to successfully pass the CPC examination or the CCS-P examination. Those passing the CPC examination earn the CPC-A credential. When the CPC-A (apprentice) is combined with one year of practical coding experience, you’ll earn the full CPC designation.
Fast Facts
7%
PROJECTED GROWTH OF MEDICAL RECORDS SPECIALIST EMPLOYMENT
14,900
NUMBER OF MEDICAL RECORDS SPECIALIST JOB OPENINGS PER YEAR
$22.43
MEDIAN HOURLY WAGE FOR MEDICAL RECORDS SPECIALISTS
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career Paths
Health and Medical Administration Services
Health Information Records Administrator
HIPAA Compliance Officer
Electronic Health Records Specialist/Assistant
Clinical Assistant/Specialist
Medical Biller
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant
The median annual wage for medical records specialists was $46,660 in May 2021.
-U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Is this online Professional Medical Coder Certificate Program right for me?
Are you an analytical person who is capable of handling a lot of information?
Are you detail-oriented, organized and precise?
Are you a person of integrity who exercises discretion when working with sensitive information?
Do you have strong interpersonal communication skills?
Why Choose Anderson University?
You’ll earn an accredited professional certificate, which provides quality education and offers job-ready skills.
You can balance your studies and personal commitments with our flexible online learning modality.
Tuition is highly affordable, and each certificate program offered is carefully matched with in-demand industries, meaning you can earn back your investment after you start working.
You'll acquire practical skills through immersive learning experiences, ensuring you’re prepared for a bright future in your chosen field.
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