Medical Insurance/Coding Certificate Program
This program is a 16-week online course that leads to a certificate of completion and certification. The class is an introductory course and is designed for those seeking experience in coding and billing for healthcare agencies. Prerequisites include: High school diploma or HSE or higher education diploma or transcript, high school students with GPA of 2.6 or higher, attend a mandatory information session prior to registration. Upon completion, students will be prepared to obtain a certificate as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) awarded by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) credentialing agency. This course does not qualify a student to sit for the AHIMA certification, which requires additional classes and training. Students must apply directly to the credentialing agency to obtain certification. Recommended online time is 20 - 30 hours/ week