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Medical Coding: An Exciting
Career Choice!

With today's health care environment undergoing sweeping changes, the demand for trained medical coders is expected to grow–by 20 percent, much faster than the average for all occupations through 2018.1 Launch a new career or enhance your current skills with an online Medical Coding Certificate from Kaplan University School of Professional and Continuing Education.

What is a Medical Coder?

A vital part of the health care team, medical coders are responsible for assigning diagnostic and procedural classification codes to patient records. These codes are used to ensure proper claims reimbursement, improve patient care, and even conduct medical research.

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A Certificate Program that is Efficient and Effective

Designed to be completed in as little as 12 months, Medical Coding Certificate program is designed to give you the foundational skills needed to pursue employment as a medical coder in a variety of settings. Our 24/7 online curriculum offers an interactive learning experience that rivals a traditional classroom, while eliminating the associated travel time and expense. That means you can study from any Internet-connected computer–and schedule your classes around your work and home life.

Our Medical Coding Certificate has been designed as a Comprehensive Coding Program by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)—the nation's premier association of health information management (HIM) professionals.

Tuition & Payment Plan

Tuition: $1,500*

Interest-Free Financing is Available:
Flexible continued monthly payment plans are also available for those students who qualify.
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* Tuition price valid for first–time enrollees only. Offer not valid for prior purchases. Tuition price valid until 9/11/2011. Must enroll by 9/11/2011. Instructional materials are not included in the cost of tuition.

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KUPACE's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.