Our Certified Medical Billing & Coding Program provides practical, career-focused training in medical terminology, healthcare reimbursement, insurance claims, and industry-standard coding systems, including ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.
Designed for beginners, career changers, and healthcare professionals looking to expand their skills, our tiered program allows you to start at the level that fits your goals and advance as your knowledge and experience grow. Training combines online instruction with real-world, job-task–based simulations to help prepare you for professional certification and opportunities in today’s healthcare revenue cycle field.
Choose the tier that matches where you are today—and where you want your career to go.
Each tier builds on the last—so you can grow your skills, credentials, and income over time.
Did You Know?
Many medical coders begin their careers with the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) credential to establish foundational knowledge and entry-level competency. As they gain experience, professionals often advance to more specialized credentials such as the CPC or CCS, which open the door to higher-level roles, increased responsibility, and higher earning potential.
Credentials:
CCS-P – Certified Coding Specialist (Physician-Based)
CPC – Certified Professional Coder
Credential Level: Intermediate
Program Focus: Physician-based coding, outpatient services, compliance, and regulatory standards
Exam Details:
CCS-P Exam
CPC Exam
Competency Level:
Demonstrates advanced proficiency in outpatient coding
Strong understanding of coding guidelines, regulations, and reimbursement methodology
Common Job Titles:
Outpatient Coder
Coding Auditor
Coding Specialist
Coding Supervisor
Average Salary Range: $40,000 – $60,000+
Scope of Coding:
Outpatient and physician-based services
Knowledge Areas Covered:
CPT
HCPCS Level II
ICD-10-CM
Compliance and regulatory requirements for physician services
Case Complexity:
Moderate to advanced outpatient cases
Regulatory Knowledge:
Strong understanding of documentation standards, payer rules, and compliance guidelines
Credential: CCA – Certified Coding Associate
Credential Level: Entry-level
Program Focus: Introduction to medical coding principles, clinical classification systems, reimbursement fundamentals, data quality, and patient privacy
Exam Details:
CCA Exam
2 hours
100 multiple-choice questions
Competency Level:
Demonstrates basic competency in both inpatient and outpatient coding
Designed for new graduates or individuals beginning a coding career
Common Job Titles:
Medical Coder
Coding Associate
Health Information Technician
Average Salary Range: $32,000 – $45,000+
Scope of Coding:
Inpatient and outpatient (generalist level)
Knowledge Areas Covered:
ICD-10-CM
CPT
HCPCS Level II
Case Complexity:
Straightforward cases (low-to-moderate complexity)
Regulatory Knowledge:
Basic understanding of compliance, documentation standards, and reimbursement rules
Credential: CCS – Certified Coding Specialist
Credential Level: Advanced
Program Focus: Inpatient coding, DRG assignment, case analysis, compliance, and reimbursement methodology
Exam Details:
CCS Exam
4 hours
97–121 questions (multiple-choice and medical record scenarios)
Competency Level:
Demonstrates expert-level mastery of inpatient coding and reimbursement systems
Advanced understanding of complex medical records and regulatory standards
Common Job Titles:
Inpatient Coder
Coding Auditor
DRG Validator
Coding Supervisor
Average Salary Range: $60,000 – $85,000+
Scope of Coding:
Primarily inpatient coding
Includes outpatient facility coding knowledge
Knowledge Areas Covered:
ICD-10-CM
ICD-10-PCS
CPT
HCPCS
Case Complexity:
Complex cases involving multiple diagnoses, procedures, and comorbidities
Regulatory Knowledge:
Advanced understanding of DRGs, APCs, compliance standards, reimbursement systems, and auditing processes
