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Comprehensive Professional Medical Coding

Medical Coding
Medical Coding

Program Overview

This comprehensive program utilizes the American Academy of Professional Coders Curriculum (AAPC), and is designed to prepare individuals to take the Certified Professional Coder examination. Students are given access to the AAPC online Practicode tool which provides authentic coding case studies and exercises to develop coding skills.

Learning Environment: Classroom and Online

Classroom based courses are offered both day and evening. An online course is also available for those with prior coding or healthcare related experience.

Course Topics

  • CPT Coding- This program will emphasize the rules and guidelines in the CPT coding manual and is designed to help the beginner or experienced coder gain additional knowledge and practice to improve their speed in preparation for the coding certification exam.
  • HCPCS Coding- Learn how to report claims and be compliant in medical billing and medical coding based on the Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS), the foundation of how medical claims are submitted to commercial health insurers and government health care programs.
  • ICD-10 Coding- Examine the differences and similarities between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM in structure and organization. Coding conventions as well as the use of coding guidelines and definitions will be used to determine the correct diagnosis codes. Additionally, code structure, system structure, index conventions and guidelines will be covered.
  • Medical Terminology- Build skills in a format designed to increase retention and introduce a variety of learning methods and practices.
  • Anatomy and Physiology- This program covers all the bodily systems playing a major role in human anatomy and material is presented in a practical and comprehensive manner. The focus is on the need-to-know facts that must be understood in order to pursue any health care career or related education in the field of science.

Career Outlook

The demand for Certified Professional Coders is on the rise and so are the salaries.

According to PayScale (www.payscale.com), the average hourly rate is $19.00 per hour (https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Skill=Medical_Coding/Hourly_Rate). 

Though AAPC Annual Survey purports that CPC annual salaries averaged $57,201 in 2019 (AAPC). https://www.aapc.com/resources/research/medical-coding-salary-survey/

Refund Policy

A 100% refund is given if a completed withdrawal request is received before the class begins for open enrollment courses.

No refund is given after the class begins.

View Courses and Register

  • ZHTH-1279: Comprehensive Professional Medical Coding - Online
  • ZHTH-1362: Comprehensive Professional Medical Coding - Virtual
  • ZHTH-1287: Comprehensive Professional Medical Coding (Hybrid)
  • ZHTH-1262: Comprehensive Professional Medical Coding Program - Classroom

See which states this program meets licensure/certification requirements.

Additional Information

Payment Installment Plan
Workforce Scholarship

Learn more about the Professional Medical Coding Program at Tri-C

A Career as a Professional Medical Coder
Medical Coding

How To Reach Us

Shawanna Rice
Coordinator
216-987-3171
shawanna.rice@tri-c.edu

Marquita Rockamore, MAML, GCDF
Director
216-987-2942 
marquita.rockamore@tri-c.edu 

  • AAPC Professional Medical Coding Curriculum
  • AAPC - American Academy of Professional Coders

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