Medical Coding
Medical Coding
Train 100% online for a career behind the scenes in healthcare with NMCC’s Medical Coding Certificate program.
100% online healthcare training
This online training prepares individuals to perform specialized data entry, classification and record-keeping procedures related to medical diagnostic, treatment, billing and insurance documentation.
Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the Certified Professional Coder certification examination.
Career opportunities in healthcare administration
Medical coding professionals play an important role in today’s healthcare system by translating medical diagnoses, procedures and services into standardized codes used for billing, insurance processing and patient records.
Graduates may pursue careers in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, insurance companies, long-term care facilities, government healthcare agencies and remote healthcare support positions.
Career outcomes
Potential career pathways include:
- Medical Coder
- Medical Records Specialist
- Health Information Technician
- Insurance Claims Specialist
- Billing and Coding Specialist
- Medical Office Support Specialist
- Remote Coding Support Specialist
National program approval
The NMCC Medical Coding Certificate Program is approved by the AHIMA Professional Certificate Approval Program (PCAP). This designation recognizes the program as meeting national standards for entry-level coding professionals.
To read more about the significance of this approval, read the news release about NMCC’s national accreditation through 2027.
Program resources
A career field with growing demand
Healthcare information and medical records careers continue to grow as healthcare systems rely on accurate coding, billing and digital patient documentation.
7%
projected national job growth for medical records specialists through 2034.
14,200
projected annual job openings nationwide in the field.
Remote
Many healthcare coding positions offer hybrid or remote work opportunities.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical Records Specialists.
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