Professional Medical Coding

Legacy Education Medical Billing and Coding ETPL
Professional Medical Coding Program designed to prepare students for entry level and advanced professional medical coding positions in healthcare provider offices, hospital outpatient departments, billing companies, and remote coding environments. This program provides comprehensive instruction in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, medical documentation review, ICD 10 CM diagnosis coding, CPT and HCPCS Level II procedure coding, modifier application, compliance guidelines, medical necessity, payer policies, and professional fee revenue cycle operations. Students are trained to accurately analyze provider documentation, apply correct diagnosis and procedure codes, assign appropriate modifiers, and ensure compliance with federal regulations, national coding guidelines, and payer specific requirements. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, ethical coding practices, data integrity, and professional standards. Instruction is delivered through a hybrid online format that includes live instructor led virtual classes, recorded lectures, guided coding practice, interactive case based assignments, independent study, and applied assessments through the learning management system. Program outcomes include development of job ready coding skills, professional documentation analysis, payer rule application, audit awareness, compliance knowledge, and real world professional workflows used in medical coding and billing environments. Successful completion of the program prepares graduates to seek employment in professional medical coding and related revenue cycle positions and to sit for nationally recognized professional medical coding certification examinations if the student independently chooses to pursue certification.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,600.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

University Place

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning, Hybrid or Blended Program

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

16 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

80

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

No prerequisites are required.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

The training prepares the student to sit for the professional medical coding certifications, either CPC or CCS-P.

Employment performance results

Program type

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

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Employment rate

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Typical (median) hourly earnings

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Typical (median) annual earnings

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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

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