The Medical Coding Professional Certificate provides essential training in the foundational principles of medical coding. This 12-week, fully online program introduces students to the structure and use of the three primary code books: CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II. Participants will gain experience interpreting and applying medical codes in compliance with current standards and regulations, preparing them for entry-level roles in physician offices and similar healthcare settings. This program is strongly recommended for individuals planning to take the AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) exam and those pursuing a career in medical coding.

12 weeks

Length of program

$4,500

Cost to complete program

1

Total courses in program

Program cost includes:

  • AAPC Membership
  • CPB® Exam (2 attempts)
  • Textbooks (eBook or print options)
  • Physical Code Books (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS)
  • Practicode (online internship assigned upon completion)
  • Codify (coding software)
  • Unlimited practice exams
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Prerequisite:
Prior knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy is strongly recommended. These courses are available through WashU CAPS Extend(Ed) and through CAPS’s regular for-credit listings.

Medical Terminology

Through this course, learners will develop a foundation of medical language necessary for communicating with healthcare professionals. Learners will become proficient in describing the origin of medical terms. Building, analyzing, and defining medical terms using word parts. Describing organizational components of the body, directional terms, anatomic planes, regions, and quadrants. Identifying the major body system structures and their related word parts. Defining medical terms related to diseases and disorders. Defining diagnostic terms for each body system. Recognizing common abbreviations used in each body system and specialty area. Pronunciation and spelling of medical terms will be stressed.

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Human Body Systems

This course is designed for students who are currently functioning in healthcare or those who plan to enter the allied health workforce (e.g., medical transcription, medical coding, nursing assistant, etc.), to provide an overview of anatomy, physiology, and basic pathology.

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Questions?

Contact
Kilinyaa Cothran

Please contact WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) Vice Dean, Director of Health programs.

314-935-3503

cothran@wustl.edu