Online Medical Coding Training

Our online medical coding training offers the student an opportunity to work at their own pace. The course provides up to 6 months to complete this program. You will be assigned a personal mentor to whom you can email any questions. Your mentor will be there every step of the way, to praise you for a job well done, or to give you a little nudge to keep you on track. This type of customer service is one of the many reasons our students are so successful when it comes to passing the certification exam.

Regardless if you are training for the CPC certification with the AAPC, the CCS-P certification with AHIMA or the CMCP certification with MCHC, our online medical coding training is the right choice. Become a certified medical coder in months!

Training Includes

Online Mentor Access
6 months of access
On-demand Lectures and resource videos
Games and activities
Timed quizzes and exams
Test taking tips
Practice Exam- Final

Course Requirements

Internet Access

Certification

MCHC offers the CMCP, Certified Medical Coding Professional
AAPC offers the CPC

Registration Options

Coding Online Training only $799
Coding Online Training and CMCP certification exam $898

Registration Options: (Register Online or call 904-495-6141)

CMCP Online Training $799

Includes: Online access training for six months. Note: Textbook and Coding books are not included.

CMCP Online Training Payment Plan: $266.35 due at registration.

2nd and 3rd monthly payment $266.35. Note: Restrictions apply. Click the Registration button for details

Onsite Training Services are also available for your office group!

Training Registration

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Administered by the AAPC
Active Membership Required to sit for and maintain CPC certification
See AAPC website for complete certification details.

Certified Medical Coding Professional (CMCP)

Requirements:

Active MCHC Membership is required to register for certification exam and must be maintained annually.
Eligible candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
- Education: complete at least 100 hours of online or classroom training for medical auditing and/or compliance
- Experience: Minimum of two (2) years related auditing / compliance experience
- Credential: Hold an active MCHC credential OR a credential from other certifying organization plus one (1) year of compliance and/or auditing experience.
Score 80% or higher overall between sections one and two. A section score must be 70% or higher.
- Scoring below 70% on a single section, but maintaining 80% overall requires the failing section to be successfully completed with 70% or higher to obtain certification.
Complete 14 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) annually surrounding medical coding.

Medical coding is a critical aspect of the healthcare system, as it ensures that medical claims are accurately and efficiently processed. Certification demonstrates a level of knowledge and proficiency in medical coding, which is important for both the coder and the healthcare organization.

For the medical coder, certification may lead to increased job opportunities, higher pay, and advancement within the field. It also serves as a demonstration of their commitment to their profession and ongoing education. Many employers prefer to hire certified coders, as it indicates that the individual has a certain level of expertise and can perform their job accurately and efficiently.

For healthcare organizations, the use of certified medical coders helps to ensure that the claims they submit to insurance companies and government programs are accurate and compliant with regulations. This can help to reduce the risk of denied claims and financial penalties. In addition, certified coders are more likely to stay current with the latest coding standards and regulations, which can help to improve the overall efficiency of the billing and reimbursement process.

Medical Coding Online Training

$799.00

Questions about the training program? Call 904-495-6141

Why Get Certified?

Certified medical coders are in demand! The need for qualified and certified coders continues to grow year over year. The salaries of certified medical coders is also increasing according to independent surveys completed by an industry healthcare organization. Understanding medical coding is just the beginning step in your career. Becoming certified as a medical coder will demonstrate your mastery and signify your excellence as professional coder.

Certification Examination Information:

The Certified Professional Coder or CPC certification is administered by the AAPC. The exam consist of 100 multiple choice questions to be completed in 4 hours. The exam is proctored online or in person. Membership to the AAPC is required to sit and maintain the CPC certification. In addition to membership, the AAPC currently requires 18 CEUs per renewal year to be reported every two years based on your membership renewal month. Contact AAPC for specific requirements on maintaining certification.

The Certified Coding Specialist- Physician or CCS-P certification is administered by AHIMA. The exam is currently in beta testing launching July 1, 2020. Candidates must meeting one of five eligibility requirements listed on their website. AHIMA certifications are maintained through a required recertification process. CEUs are required as part of the re-certification process. Contact AHIMA for specific details about the re-certification process.

The Certified Medical Coder Professional or CMCP certification is administered by MCHC. The exam consist of 2 sections. Section 1 is 100 multiple choice questions with 2 hours to complete. Section 2 is 25 coding cases requiring direct code assignment and sequencing with 2.5 hours to complete. The exam is proctored online or in person. Membership to MCHC is required to sit and maintain the CMCP certification. In addition to membership, MCHC requires 14 CEUs per year. Contact MCHC for information about annual certification renewal. "The CMCP will quickly become the New Standard", according to 15 year certified coding veteran Cindy from Fort Meyers, FL.