Certified Professional Medical Coder

Home
Healthcare Workforce Education Certificates
Certified Professional Medical Coder

Transform Your Career

Medical coding is a growing and necessary career in the healthcare industry. As a medical coder you’ll ensure claims are coded and processed accurately so patients are not overcharged. This is a flexible career where you can easily work full or part-time and even remotely.

Request Information

Certified Professional Medical Coder at a Glance

Degree

Workplace Certificate

Length of Study

5 months

Course Format

Online

Classes Meet

Evening

Program Start

Summer, Spring

see all the healthcare workforce education certificates at hawkeye

Your Future in Medical Coding

Medical billing and coding positions are in-demand within medical facilities, health insurance companies, medical suppliers and medical coding and billing companies.

The medical coding profession can be flexible with part-time, full-time, and remote work options.

Graduates find employment as:

Billing coordinators
Billing specialists
Coding specialists
Patient account representative
Medical records specialist

50%

Of Medical Coders Work From Home

12.3K

New Jobs Annually

Program Overview

This intensive program, certified by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), will help you become a Certified Professional Medical Coder, one of the fastest-growing jobs in healthcare.

Your training includes online lessons in coding. Learn medical terms and anatomy and coding using the three main code books.

CPT
ICD-10-CM
HCPCS Level II

Complete the online lessons and move onto a practicum. In the practicum, you will code 600 medical records, giving you the same experience as one year of professional coding.

Once you finish the course, you can take a national certification exam to become a certified professional coder through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

This program is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid, but other funding options may be available. We’ll help you with the options.

discover your funding options!

To enroll in the Certified Professional Medical Coder program, you must:

Be a high school diploma or equivalency diploma is required.
Successfully complete the medical terminology and anatomy modules before the coding portion of class.
Have access to a computer.

How to Get Started

Ready to take the next step? Contact a Program Coordinator to learn about the next session or connect with a Pathway Navigator to discuss your goals.

Upcoming Class

Dates: July 7 – December 11, 2025

Part 1: Anatomy/Medical Terminology

Dates: January 13 – February 9, 2025
Schedule: Complete coursework at your own pace and on your own schedule.
Format/Location: Asynchronous online

Part 2: Medical Coding

Dates: February 10 – June 12, 2025
Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays, 5 – 9 PM
Format/Location: Live online

Cost: $4,099 (Includes books, AAPC student membership, practice exam, Certified Professional Coder certification exam, and Practicode CPC-A Practicum)