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13 COURSE SELF-PACED PROGRAM

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Health information (HI) professionals support patients by caring for their medical data and are responsible for the quality, integrity, security, and protection of patients’ health information.

The AHIMA Medical Coding and Reimbursement courses offer you the flexibility to choose a learning path tailored to your professional goals. Use the knowledge you gain to prepare for AHIMA certification exams or apply academic credits toward a certificate or undergraduate degree program with a participating academic institution.

 

Learning Pathways

See the pathway recommendations to determine the education that best fits your career goals.

 

Recommendation: Earn the AHIMA Medical Coding and Reimbursement certificate.

If you're looking for a new career in the growing healthcare field, you could start your journey as a medical coder for less investment than alternative programs.

The 13-course bundle is offered at a discounted rate to help working adults earn the AHIMA Medical Coding and Reimbursement certificate. The certificate signals medical coding knowledge and the content prepares you to become an AHIMA-certified professional while accelerating your path to an academic program.

When you earn the Medical Coding and Reimbursement certificate, you will:

  • Gain the knowledge you need to meet the education recommendations or requirements for AHIMA's CCA or CCS exam
  • Receive an AHIMA certificate upon completing the courses within 12 months with a score of at least 70%.
  • Be eligible to apply transfer credits to participating academic programs*.

Recommendation: Identify the specific knowledge areas you need to build on to expand your education.

Are you working on the clinical side of healthcare? You may already have biomedical knowledge you can use to get a head start on your new health information career. In this case, the medical coding and health information management courses will serve as a natural progression to prepare you for your next role as a health information professional.

If you choose to continue your education, you can apply transfer credits to participating academic programs*.

Recommendation: Choose the courses you need to meet the education recommendations or requirements.

Our online courses are highly recommended for medical coding certification exam preparation. Education is one of several ways you can qualify to take an AHIMA certification exam. We've outlined specific courses to consider as you plan to earn a CCA®, CCS®, or CCS-P® credential. Learn more about AHIMA certification exam eligibility.

Certified Coding Associate (CCA®)

The following self-paced, online courses align with the education recommendations for AHIMA’s CCA® exam:

  1. Anatomy & Physiology
  2. Medical Terminology 
  3. ICD-10-CM Coding for Beginners 
  4. ICD-10-PCS Coding for Beginners 
  5. CPT Coding for Beginners, Part 1
  6. CPT Coding for Beginners, Part 2

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS®)

The following self-paced, online courses align with the education requirements for AHIMA’s CCS® exam:

  1. Anatomy & Physiology
  2. Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
  3. Medical Terminology
  4. Reimbursement Methodology
  5. ICD-10-CM Coding for Beginners
  6. ICD-10-PCS Coding for Beginners
  7. CPT Coding for Beginners, Part 1
  8. CPT Coding for Beginners, Part 2

Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P®)

The following self-paced, online courses align with the education requirements for AHIMA’s CCS-P® exam:

  1. Anatomy & Physiology
  2. Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
  3. Medical Terminology
  4. Reimbursement Methodology
  5. ICD-10-CM Coding for Beginners
  6. ICD-10-PCS Coding for Beginners
  7. CPT Coding for Beginners, Part 1
  8. CPT Coding for Beginners, Part 2

Program Benefits

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Value

Earn AHIMA CEUs plus academic transfer credits for each course. You can get started with an individual course for as low as $299 or purchase the 13-course bundle for a discounted rate.

 

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Flexibility

Complete the course bundle or customize your learning program with individual courses.

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Stackable Achievements

The online courses offer a foundation you can build on to achieve your goals. Participating institutions will accept the courses you complete for academic transfer credit, so you can accelerate your journey and spend less while you earn a certificate or a degree.

 

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Online Courses

Biomedical

1. Anatomy and Physiology
2. Medical Terminology
3. Pathophysiology and Pharmacology

 

Medical Coding

1. ICD-10-CM Coding for Beginners
2. ICD-10-PCS Coding for Beginners
3. CPT® Coding for Beginners, Part 1
4. CPT® Coding for Beginners, Part 2
5. Medical Coding Practice and Career Preparation

Health Information Management

1. Healthcare Delivery Systems
2. Healthcare Data Content and Structure
3. Introduction to Healthcare Technology and Information Systems
4. Medical Law and Ethics
5. Reimbursement Methodology

Course Descriptions

Frequently Asked Questions

Each participating institution program is accredited or in the process of being accredited (candidacy status) by various entities based on program type. You may contact the institution to confirm accreditation status or visit AHIMA’s Professional Certificate Approval Program (PCAP) directory or the CAHIIM Program Directory.

The set of 13 courses formerly known “Coding Basics” has been renamed “Medical Coding and Reimbursement Online Courses.” The product was renamed to bring it into alignment with similar products offered by AHIMA such as the new series of courses developed with the Haugen Consulting Group.

Move your career forward

Are you looking for a new career or to build on your existing knowledge? The AHIMA Medical Coding and Reimbursement online courses are designed to help you reach your goals.

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