Medical Coding
Medical Coding
Build a successful career in Medical Coding by learning medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, medical billing, healthcare documentation, compliance, and coding standards through real-world healthcare scenarios. A 6-month, fully online industry certification program with 8 modules, 8 industry projects, one 3-month elective track, and dedicated placement support.
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Program Format
6 months, 100% online, live cohorts, sessions recorded for later.
180-day better-offer guarantee — a better offer within 180 days of completion, or a full refund, backed by a signed legal agreement before you pay.
Admissions Process
- •Shortlist call
- •Aptitude test
- •Interview
- •Offer rollout
Curriculum Outline
Medical Coding Foundations
Month 1Introduction to medical coding, healthcare industry overview, medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, career opportunities. Topics: Introduction to medical coding; Healthcare industry overview; Medical terminology; Anatomy & physiology; Career opportunities in medical coding. Tools: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Documentation, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Microsoft Excel. Mini project: Complete a full medical terminology & anatomy assessment. Deliverable: Medical Terminology Assessment.
ICD-10-CM Coding
Month 2ICD-10 structure, diagnosis coding, coding guidelines, clinical documentation, coding accuracy & specificity. Topics: ICD-10 structure; Diagnosis coding; Coding guidelines; Clinical documentation; Coding accuracy & specificity. Tools: ICD-10-CM, Clinical Documentation, EHR, Microsoft Excel. Mini project: Code diagnoses across real patient scenarios. Deliverable: Diagnosis coding practice set.
CPT Coding
Month 3CPT fundamentals, evaluation & management codes, surgical coding, modifier usage, procedure documentation. Topics: CPT fundamentals; Evaluation & management codes; Surgical coding; Modifier usage; Procedure documentation review. Tools: CPT, Medical Billing Software, EHR, Microsoft Excel. Mini project: Code procedures across E&M, surgical & modifier scenarios. Deliverable: Procedure coding exercise set.
HCPCS Coding
Month 3HCPCS Level II codes, medical supplies, durable medical equipment, coding standards, documentation requirements. Topics: HCPCS Level II codes; Medical supplies; Durable medical equipment; Coding standards; HCPCS documentation requirements. Tools: HCPCS, Medical Billing Software, Coding Standards, EHR. Mini project: Assign HCPCS Level II codes to DME & supply cases. Deliverable: HCPCS coding assignment.
Medical Billing
Month 4Revenue cycle management, insurance verification, claim submission, payment processing, denial management. Topics: Revenue cycle management; Insurance verification; Claim submission; Payment processing; Denial management. Tools: Medical Billing Software, Revenue Cycle Management, EHR, Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Mini project: Map an end-to-end medical billing workflow. Deliverable: Medical billing workflow document.
Insurance Claims & Compliance
Month 4Insurance claims process, HIPAA compliance, fraud & abuse prevention, healthcare regulations, claims appeals. Topics: Insurance claims process; HIPAA compliance; Fraud & abuse prevention; Healthcare regulations; Claims appeals & resolution. Tools: HIPAA, Medical Billing Software, EHR, Healthcare Documentation. Mini project: Process a full insurance claims case study. Deliverable: Claims processing case study report.
Quality & Auditing
Month 5Coding audits, documentation review, quality assurance, error identification, audit reporting. Topics: Coding audits; Documentation review; Quality assurance; Error identification; Audit reporting. Tools: ICD-10-CM, CPT, EHR, Microsoft Excel. Mini project: Audit a set of coded patient charts. Deliverable: Coding audit report.
Capstone Project
Month 6 · PlacementEnd-to-end medical coding project, documentation, resume building, interview preparation. Topics: End-to-end medical coding project; Documentation; Case study presentation; Resume building; Interview preparation. Tools: Full Medical Coding Toolkit, EHR/EMR, Resume Building, Interview Prep. Deliverable: Capstone project solution + Job application kit. Outcome: Confidently land your next medical coding role.
Elective Track (3 months, choose one)
3 monthsChoose one of three specialisation tracks: Inpatient (IP-DRG) Coding Track / Outpatient & Physician Coding Track / Coding Compliance & Audit Track.
Specialisation Tracks
Inpatient (IP-DRG) Coding Track
Focus areas: Inpatient Coding Guidelines; MS-DRG & APR-DRG Assignment; Complication & Comorbidity Coding; Inpatient Coding Playbook; Live Inpatient Coding Simulation. Career roles: Medical Coder, Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Medical Records Technician, Revenue Cycle Executive.
Outpatient & Physician Coding Track
Focus areas: Outpatient & Ambulatory Coding; Physician & Professional Fee Coding; Specialty Coding (Cardiology, Ortho & more); Outpatient Coding & Billing Package; End-to-End Outpatient Coding Project. Career roles: Medical Coder, Medical Billing Executive, Insurance Claims Analyst, Healthcare Documentation Specialist.
Coding Compliance & Audit Track
Focus areas: Advanced Coding Audits; HIPAA & Regulatory Compliance; Fraud, Waste & Abuse Detection; Compliance Audit Report Package; End-to-End Coding Compliance Audit Project. Career roles: Coding Auditor, Healthcare Compliance Specialist, Revenue Cycle Executive, Certified Professional Coder (CPC).
Tools You'll Use
Capstone Projects
Capstone Project (M8)
Apply everything end-to-end on a real hospital coding case study, covering documentation, case study presentation, resume building, and interview preparation. Deliverable: Capstone project solution + job application kit.
Medical Coding Case Study
Apply ICD-10-CM, CPT & HCPCS coding to real patient charts.
Hospital Billing System
Model an end-to-end hospital billing workflow.
Insurance Claims Processing
Process and resolve a full insurance claims case study.
Clinical Documentation Review
Review clinical documentation for coding accuracy & completeness.
Coding Audit
Audit coded charts for errors & compliance gaps.
Revenue Cycle Analysis
Analyze and optimize a healthcare revenue cycle.
Patient Record Coding
Code a full set of patient records across specialties.
Healthcare Compliance Review
Assess HIPAA & regulatory compliance across a coding workflow.
Program Faculty
Suresh Nair
Senior Trainer, Medical Coding
Suresh Nair brings 9+ years of industry and teaching experience in ICD-10-CM / CPT Coding.
Career Opportunities
What You'll Get
- ✓1:1 mentorship
- ✓Unlimited mock interviews
- ✓Resume & LinkedIn positioning
- ✓350+ hiring partner network
- ✓180-day better-offer guarantee — a better offer within 180 days of completion, or a full refund, backed by a signed legal agreement before you pay
Who This Is For
- •Bachelor's degree or diploma in any discipline
- •Open to freshers, healthcare professionals, and career switchers
- •Basic healthcare/biology background helpful but not required
Success Stories
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