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Medisense is a private occupational school that offers medical coding certification courses online from Colorado with a stated mission of “Making Sense of Medical Coding.”

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Based in Colorado, Medisense offers live virtual Medical Coding courses to meet the needs of students throughout the United States.

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Who is Medisense?

Considering a Career in Medical Coding?

More Medical Coders are Needed

Increasing regulatory burdens and reporting requirements, plus the updates to the diagnostic and procedural code sets have created an environment of both challenge and opportunity for medical coders. As a result, there is an increased need for medical coders in all areas of medicine. Now is the right time.

Learn a New Skill

Students come from all sectors of business – retail sales, real estate, even the mechanical trades. Some of my most successful students have had no background in medicine or medical coding. If you are looking to make a change in direction from your current career path, medical coding may be just the right course for you. If you have no experience in the field of medical coding, I want to give you solid basic knowledge and build a firm foundation of education and skill for your future experience.

Build a Career

You may have been coding for years but have never been certified. Our coding course will help fill in the gaps in your experience with education and empower you with a greater ability to code the various specialties in which you have never worked. Certification can be the stepping stone for a whole new level of opportunity in your career.

Testimonials and Success Stories from some of our graduates…

I took 2 yrs. college classes, many training courses as a 6 yr. prior DOC officer and CNA training.  I can honestly say that Linda is hands down the best instructor I’ve ever had the pleasure to encounter.  Her knowledge and background of the course and study program is impeccable.  Outstanding A+  Also being able to be online virtual was a bonus.

Kathryn Wilson

Medical Coding Instruction

I highly recommend taking the Medisense CPC program! Linda’s program is very organized, structured, informative and helpful! I was able to learn the principles of medical coding and passed my CPC exam on my first attempt. This would not have been possible if I had not taken the Medisense CPC program! Thank you Linda!!

Shelby White

Linda is an excellent instructor who is intimately familiar with the material, provides many examples, and fosters classroom discussion, all of which are excellent teaching practices. I was extraordinarily prepared for the CPC exam.

Karen McGaugh

I enjoyed this course had an instructor teaching it. Even though it was 100% virtual the instructor was readily available to answer questions every week. I have taken online classes before but never where the instructor explains the concepts. Most online programs or degrees are self taught. This was not like that. 

Naleem Patel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Medical Coding?
“Medical coding professionals provide a key step in the medical billing process. Every time a patient receives professional health care in a physician’s office, hospital outpatient facility or ambulatory surgical center (ASC), the provider must document the services provided. The medical coder will abstract the information from the documentation, assign the appropriate codes, and create a claim to be paid, whether by a commercial payer, the patient, or CMS.” – AAPC®
How do I get more information about the course?
Simply join our mailing list and you will receive access to a free Catalog and Enrollment Agreement which includes all the information to get started on your path to becoming a medical coder.
What characteristics and skills do most coders have in common?
Most coders are people with great attention to detail. They often like puzzles, games and solving mysteries. Much of the work that coders do is related to medical documentation with clinical detail. Coders must understand medical terminology, anatomy and some pathophysiology in addition to the guidelines and mechanics of correct coding in three different code sets that encompass procedural coding, diagnostic coding and coding for supplies, drugs, etc. Lastly, coders need to have a practical working knowledge of the laws related to medical coding as well as the various payer rules regarding coding, billing and reimbursement. Solving coding conundrums is very gratifying for medical coders.
What is a typical day like for a medical coder?
That depends on the career that you choose as a medical coder. Medical coders work in various aspects of medicine. Some code written medical documentation. Some are coder auditors, who review progress notes documented and coded by providers in electronic medical records, try to identify errors and omissions, and work with providers to improve their documentation and coding. Other coders abstract diagnostic codes from documentation and some coders work for insurance companies in claims processing, appeals or fraud investigation. These are just some examples of the work that coders do. Coders typically work at a desk and sit for long periods of time working with detailed documents, computer programs and reference materials.
How much can I make as a medical coder?

If you log on to the AAPC website (www.aapc.com) and type Salary Survey in the search field, you will be able to see the various salaries currently paid in different regions of the country. According to the most recent salary survey, on average medical coders with just one credential made over $65,000 a year.

How much does the course cost?

Our CPC® course costs less than ¼ of the average technical school’s medical coding and billing program. Currently, the cost is $3,120 which includes code books, course materials, online access fee, AAPC membership fee, CPC exam fee, and training with a live instructor.

How long is the course?

Our course is 20 weeks long, four hours each Saturday. Currently, we teach two semesters a year – from January to the end of May and again from July to the end of November.

Where will the course be held?

For those in Colorado and throughout the United States, students will join our live, interactive classroom virtually.

What tools and materials will I need?
Students will need to have a computer with online access. The other materials needed are pens, pencils, highlighters, sticky tabs and notebook paper. All of the other required course materials and coding books will be provided for you and are included in the cost of the course.
When will I receive my books?

Your code books and course materials will be ordered after your signed Enrollment Agreement and deposit are received.  Your code books and course materials will be delivered directly to you prior to the start of class.

Do you provide references for employment?
Although Medisense does not provide a placement service, I do write letters of recommendation for my top students. I am often contacted at the end of the semester by employers looking for newly certified coders to hire.
If I move, will my credential still be valid in other states or locations?
Medical coders work all over the world. The certification is a national certification, widely recognized and often required by providers, hospitals, insurance companies, various entities within the federal government such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Defense (DOD), the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and other healthcare employers.
Is the school affiliated with any government or state programs such as Voc Rehab or Workforce?

Yes, the school is approved under the Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab) program. Please check with your local Voc Rehab program for more information.  The school is also approved under Workforce.  Please check with your local Workforce office (https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/training/onestop) for more information.

Medisense is a private occupational school that offers medical coding certification courses online from Colorado with a stated mission of “Making Sense of Medical Coding.”

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