What does it take to become a Certified Professional Coder?

The first step is to enroll in a PMCC classroom based course. The student will learn to abstract diagnosis and procedure codes to maximize reimbursement for their physicians. The PMCC has designed a definitive program of study that is aimed at providing the most up-to-date information relating to CPT and ICD-9-CM procedural and diagnostic coding.

Chapters include medical terminology, anatomy overviews, with CPT and ICD-9-CM coding issues organized in a way that is consistent with the most current American Medical Association's Physicians Current Procedural Terminology. The course also includes end-of-chapter review questions to enhance comprehension of the material covered. Students who are serious about becoming a Certified Professional Coder must take advantage of the PMCC program by enrolling and giving themselves the best opportunity for success.

Student will require a strong amount of self discipline and dedication to learning and perfecting their skills as a medical coder. Please plan on allowing approximately six to eight hours of home study time per week.

Advanced Coding Services Professional Medical Coding Curriculum is an approved Training Program by Local Workforce Investment Board and Arizona Department of Education. AZ Heat helps qualified students with tuition cost of the course.
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