Medical Coder

Program Description

Our program prepares you to code medical information for insurance purposes, teaches you about disease processes and trains you to use classification manuals.

Certification Exam Is Part of the Program

The certification examination is administered in the last class by an AAPC Representative. You must register for the certification examination directly with AAPC.

The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) is the nation's largest association of medical coders, billers, auditors and regulatory compliance experts–with more than 141,000 members. AAPC credentials are nationally recognized by physicians and clinical professionals as well as medical societies and government organizations across the country for their expertise in administering the business side of medicine.

Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508

This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.

For more details, see Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Passing score on The Adult Basic Education (TABE) test, if applicable
  • Find out how to take the TABE at TCC
• Positive criminal background check (CBC) results

Credentials in Detail

TCC Award

After successfully completing the course requirements, you will receive a TCC Institutional Award.

AAPC Certification

You can take a certification examination that is administered by an AAPC-endorsed site. Schedule your certification examination directly with AAPC.

Course List

• Medical Coder

Costs & Fees

Costs and fees vary. Costs are available in Hello!TCC's Continuing Education Course Descriptions.

2024 Application Timeline

• Application deadline:  May 30, 2024
• Classes begin:  June 25, 2024
• Program duration:  June 25, 2024–May 15, 2025

How to Apply

1. New TCC students only: Complete a CE enrollment form. If you have not previously attended TCC, contact the program director or career advisor for more information.
2. Download, print, and fill out the application
   • 2024 Medical Coder Program Application (PDF)Listen
3. Gather the required supporting documents:
   • A copy of your high school diploma or GED
     • International high school diplomas must be evaluated for a U.S. equivalency by contacting International Academic Credential Evaluators, Inc.
4. Complete and pass the TSI—if you are not able to provide an official or unofficial transcript(s) for exemption review)
5. Email your completed application and supporting documents to TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu.
6. Register for class
   • Once you have been accepted, you may register for Medical Coder courses.

Register & Pay for Classes

Register and pay online for upcoming classes through MyTCCTrack's Instant Enrollment.

For help, follow instructions for how to register for continuing education classes.