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Your Online Medical Coding Program

Program Details

Online Medical Coding Education at Allied

Allied has developed a comprehensive medical coding curriculum especially for the online learning environment that consists of two courses:

1. Advanced Medical Terminology

2. Medical Coding

Each course is divided into small sections that allow students to establish a solid base of knowledge that continually builds upon itself as the course progresses. Plus, each section is further enhanced with summaries of important concepts, illustrations, instantly graded quizzes, and much more.

Complete each section at a pace that meets your personal learning style and schedule.  And remember, you are never alone - live student support is available to help you every step of the way.  Take your online final exam from the comfort of home, and upon successful course completion, you will receive an official certificate. 

Even after you complete your course, you have valuable options at Allied.  Enroll in Allied’s comprehensive Medical Coding Program, enhance your training with complementary courses such as Electronic Health Records, and formulate a career plan with Medical Career Pathways’ tools and resources. 

Opportunity is ready for you!  Allied will provide you with everything you need to pursue an exciting medical career that benefits you, your family, and your future. Get started today!

Course Descriptions

Advanced Medical Terminology Course

(Program Code 1-MEDTERMADV-07)

Successful coding begins with a firm grasp of medical terminology.  Allied’s Advanced Medical Terminology course will help you gain a detailed understanding of the structure and function of the human body, including the major organ systems and their relevance in health and disease.  Learn to recognize word structure and abbreviations and decipher complex medical terms based on your knowledge of prefixes, root words, and suffixes.

 What You Will Learn:

• Word Structure
• Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease Processes
• Pronunciation and Spelling of Medical Terms
• Abbreviations
• Pathological Conditions and Clinical Procedures for Each Body System
• Pharmacology: Drug Names, Standards, and References
• And More!

What You Will Receive:

• Textbook: Saunder’s The Language of Medicine, 8th Edition with CD-ROM
• Online study guide

• 22 comprehensive lessons
• Multiple choice online quizzes
• Online Final Exam

Medical Coding Course

(Program Code 1-MED-CODE-10)

Start your future off right with on-the-job knowledge.  An Allied Medical Coding education provides you with a solid foundation that includes comprehensive knowledge of common medical terms and in-depth instruction on CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS medical coding systems.  Emphasis will be placed on coding for physician services using the rules to accurately abstract data and code real-life case studies, medical charts, and actual physician documentation.  Your Allied education will also provide you with an overview of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code sets training so that you are prepared for the changes heading your way in 2013.

What You Will Learn:

• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Pathology
• Pharmacology
• ICD-9,CPT, and HCPCS
• ICD-10 basics
• Official Coding Guidelines
• Insurance Reimbursement Issues
• And More!

What You Will Receive:

• Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2010 textbook and workbook
• CPT 2010 codebook
• ICD-9-CM 2010 codebook
• HCPCS Level II 2010 codebook
• Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professionals
• Online study guide
• Online midterm and final exam

A Medical Coding Program is What You Need

These materials arrive at your door - start with a down payment!  

Medical Coding Program

(Program 10-MED102)

Do you want to enter the medical industry with a greater, competitive career advantage?  Combine Allied’s online Advanced Medical Terminology and Medical Coding courses and receive the comprehensive education you need to successfully pass the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the AAPC.

We are confident in the quality of our industry-leading medical coding curriculum and its effectiveness to prepare students for the CPC exam. When you schedule your exam within six months of completing your Allied education, receive our Pass or Don’t Pay Promise.

And with Allied’s flexible payment plans, you can pursue a valuable medical education with monthly payments that fit your budget. Prepare to enter a rapidly growing industry with one, convenient online program on your own schedule.  Your medical coding career is within reach, and Allied is here to help you succeed!

Set Yourself Apart with an Association Membership

With your paid Medical Coding Program tuition, you’ll receive a complimentary, one-year membership to the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). There is no additional cost to you. Enjoy membership to the leading association for medical coding professionals! Allied’s Medical Career Pathways is available when you enroll in the Medical Coding Professional Program.

Take Your Medical Coding Training and Career Further

In the medical industry, employees who can multi-task are considered valuable resources.  Gain a competitive edge on your peers and reinforce your medical coding education with a background in Health Information Management (HIM) and Electronic Health Records (EHRs).

Health Information Management Course

With a combined background in medical coding and health information management, you'll be prepared to provide doctors, nurses, and health care professionals with what they need to effectively perform their jobs – properly coded medical records that are efficiently managed.  Your expertise will help ensure the specific details and accuracy of a patient’s health care record which could lead to important, life-saving care.

Electronic Health Records Course

Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the current presidential administration aims to digitize patient health records within the next five years.  You can properly abstract data and code patient diagnoses and procedures and enter your work electronically into a computerized patient health record database.  Your skills will help a variety of medical organizations comply with government initiatives. 

Prepare for your medical coding career at an accredited xchool that backs your education with a CPC Pass or Don’t Pay Exam promise. Call 888-822-2923 now!