Professional Coder - SkillBridge Online Certificate (640 Clock Hours) - Employment Skills Training
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Website provided by the program.
At a glance
- Open to
- All branches
- Format
- Online
- Length
- 151 - 180 days
- Locations
- Online · jobs available nationwide
- Target MOS/ratings
- 68G (Army Patient Administration Specialist), 4A0X1 (Air Force Health Services Management), HM (Navy Hospital Corpsman)
About the program
Entry-level medical coder / coding specialist / medical records specialist who assigns diagnosis and procedure codes from medical documentation using ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS Level II in physician practices, hospitals, billing companies and health insurers. Graduate America's Professional Coder program (CIP 51.0707) is a 640-clock-hour, 100% online, asynchronous certificate program approved by the Texas Workforce Commission (school S6523, Addison, TX) and accredited by MSA-CESS.
Jobs this program prepares you for
Prepares transitioning Service members for entry-level Medical Coder roles. Certificate of Completion - Professional Coder (640 clock hours), awarded by Graduate America, Inc. under Texas Workforce Commission approval (school S6523). The program covers ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS Level II coding competencies used by national medical coding certification exams; eligibility is set by the certifying body.
Eligibility & prerequisites
High school diploma or GED required. Training is 100% online and asynchronous; a computer and reliable internet access are required. Participation requires unit commander approval per DoDI 1322.29.
$0 when covered by VA education benefits (GI Bill). Otherwise, tuition is per the Graduate America catalog (ga.edu). SkillBridge training is funded by Graduate America employer partners and Graduate America SkillBridge scholarships.
Locations & contacts
- Online 75001Malcolm Allenceo@myceo.com
How to apply
- Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
- Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
- Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
- Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.
Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ