Professional Medical Coding-40 weeks
Registration will begin September 1, 2022.
Classes meet Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Gary Hall, Wallace Community College, Dothan, Alabama.
A professional medical coder is responsible for reviewing medical records while identifying and translating medical procedures into proper diagnostic codes. The 40-week course of study is designed by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Students may sit for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) examination after successfully completing this course.
Cost: $1,800: includes tuition, books, one year membership to AAPC, and CPC exam fee
Prerequisites include:
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Proof of successful completion of Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Medical Terminology
- Registration Form
This course is approved for WIOA, MyCAA funding, and Sallie Mae Loans.