| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-08-26 | - |
| 2024-01-07 | - |
Program Overview
This 100% online Medical Coder Certificate program prepares students to sit for the CPC and CCA exams. Certified Medical Coders are in high demand in various healthcare settings due to industry growth and the shift to EHR.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Medical Coder Certificate program is a 100% online program that prepares students to sit for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exams. It is a comprehensive program that covers the latest healthcare technology and industry-established codes. The program is designed to be flexible and offers six start dates to choose from. The program also offers the Professional Technical Certification Reimbursement Program (PTR), which provides full or partial reimbursement for various technical certification exam fees.
Teaching:
The program is taught by faculty with real-world experience. The faculty is described as relevant, inspiring, attentive, supportive, and connected.
Careers:
Graduates of the Medical Coder Certificate program are in high demand. The healthcare industry is experiencing unprecedented change and continues to evolve with the ongoing shift to electronic health records (EHR). The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) projects that the Medical Records and Health Information industry will grow more than 22% by 2029. Certified Medical Coders can work in a variety of settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Physician offices
- Nursing facilities
- Rehabilitation centers
- Outpatient clinics
- Home health services
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Insurance firms
- Law firms
- Tax firms
- Billing companies
- Public health/government agencies Graduates can also pursue further education in UC's 100% online Health Information Systems (HIS) program and earn their Associates in just one year. Graduates of the AAS HIS program can then transition into the 100% online Bachelor's in Health Information Management program. UC's HIS students sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam in their last semester.
Other:
The program is offered by the University of Cincinnati Online. The program is affordable and highly marketable. The program is designed for working professionals and offers flexible scheduling and generous financial aid packages.
