Full course description
Through Emerge Education’s 22-week Professional Coder certificate program, you’ll be prepared for two separate certification exams: the Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A) exam through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
A medical coder reads a patient's file and translates everything in the file to a universal code accepted by insurance companies. The medical coder analyzes and assigns a code for everything that happens at each appointment, including supplies used, diagnosis, and treatment.
In order to participate in this program, you’ll need:
- A High School Diploma or GED
- A web browser with internet connection
- Prior billing & coding or industry experience (Recommended)
- Qualifying score on the Wonderlic SLE-Q and WBST test
Through this training, you’ll be able to:
- Review patient records and assign numeric/alphanumeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure
- Understand in-depth the CPT coding system and have 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
Affordable financing options are available for your certification program!
PAYPAL
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CLIMB CREDIT
A financing option designed especially for professionals like you who want to enhance their careers by pursuing a certification program.
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- ** REQUIRED ** eligible for tuition reimbursement through your employer
- No repayment penalty
- Use autopay and receive a 0.25% interest rate reduction
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