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Certified Professional Medical Coder

Transform Your Career

Medical coding is a growing and necessary career in the healthcare industry. As a medical coder you’ll ensure claims are coded and processed accurately so patients are not overcharged. This is a flexible career where you can easily work full or part-time and even remotely.

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Certified Professional Medical Coder Workplace Certificate At a Glance

Award

Workplace Certificate

Length of Study

5 months

Classes Meet

Evening

Online

Program Start

The next class starts November 23, 2026

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Your Future in Medical Coding

Medical billing and coding positions are in-demand within medical facilities, health insurance companies, medical suppliers and medical coding and billing companies.

The medical coding profession can be flexible with part-time, full-time, and remote work options.

Graduates find employment as:

Billing coordinators
Billing specialists
Coding specialists
Patient account representative
Medical records specialist

50%

Of Medical Coders Work From Home

12.3K

New Jobs Annually

Program Overview

This intensive program, certified by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), will help you become a Certified Professional Medical Coder, one of the fastest-growing jobs in healthcare.

Your training includes online lessons in coding. Learn medical terms and anatomy and coding using the three main code books.

CPT
ICD-10-CM
HCPCS Level II

Complete the online lessons and move onto a practicum. In the practicum, you will code 600 medical records, giving you the same experience as one year of professional coding.

Once you finish the course, you can take a national certification exam to become a certified professional coder through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

This program is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid, but other funding options may be available. We'll help you with the options.

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To enroll in the Certified Professional Medical Coder program, you must:

Be a high school diploma or equivalency diploma is required.
Successfully complete the medical terminology and anatomy modules before the coding portion of class.
Have access to a computer.

How to Get Started

It's simple! Register and pay now for the next class or meet with a Pathway Navigator to discuss your goals.

Part 1: Anatomy/Medical Terminology

Dates: November 23 – December 18, 2026
Schedule: Complete coursework at your own pace and on your own schedule.
Location: Online

Part 2: Medical Coding

Dates: January 4 – May 13, 2027
Schedule: Monday and Thursday, 5 – 9 PM
Location: Online

Cost: $4,099 (Includes books, AAPC student membership, practice exam, Certified Professional Coder certification exam, and Practicode CPC-A Practicum)

Registration Deadline: November 23, 2026