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Certified Medical Coder (CMC)®
Improve your depth of knowledge and confidence when coding outpatient medical claims. This curriculum includes advanced-level training to prepare current and aspiring medical coders to pass the Certified Medical Coder (CMC)® certification exam.
The instructor will teach participants current coding guidelines for proper coding of outpatient medical claims. This training will help coding professionals communicate more confidently with providers, payers, patients, and business associates, and help to ensure proper claim submission and accurate payment for services rendered. View more information.
Bonus Training: Our Step-by-Step Coding Guide includes 35 brief videos that walk students through an example from each Chapter of ICD-10 and every body system in CPT to demonstrate the step-by-step process of identifying the correct code. The guide also provides a review of the most challenging CMC course concepts for students.
Prerequisites: Candidates should have a minimum of one year of experience in outpatient medical coding and are expected to complete the Medical Terminology course, included at no additional charge with CMC enrollment. Take the free Medical Coding Assessment to test your knowledge now.
*If you lack experience and want to build foundational coding knowledge, we recommend the Medical Coding Bundle - includes 6 foundation courses plus the CMC Certification course - a fantastic training value!
Format: Participate remotely with access to a series of live instructor-led webinar sessions (current schedule posted on this page). Live attendance is encouraged but not required. Participants are encouraged to turn on their webcams and fully engage with the instructor and their peers in this highly interactive program. Enrolled students can access recorded lectures and instructor support for 6 months following the course conclusion.
Resources: A course manual is included and will be shipped to your address. Self-supplied code set manuals and a medical dictionary are needed throughout the course and on the exam day. Registration includes ongoing faculty support and optional participation in bonus live instructor-led group study sessions.
Exam Info: This course includes a timed, six-hour proctored certification exam scheduled by PMI's Exam Coordinator in a testing center near the candidate's location. A score of 70% or better is required to earn the CMC certification. If a passing grade is not achieved on the first attempt, candidates may re-test for an additional fee.
Full Schedule
Program times are Central unless otherwise noted.
| Session | Date | Time | Instructor | |
| 1 | March 22, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Jan Hailey | |
| 2 | March 29, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Jan Hailey | |
| 3 | April 05, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Jan Hailey | |
| 4 | April 12, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Jan Hailey | |
| 5 | April 26, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Jan Hailey | |
| 6 | May 03, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Jan Hailey | |
| 7 | May 10, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Jan Hailey | |
| 8 | May 17, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Jan Hailey | |
| 9 | May 31, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Jan Hailey | |
| Fee: $1,375.00 | Register Payment Plan Available | |||
Can't attend the live sessions? Register anyway to receive On Demand access to the recorded session within 48 hours.
| CEUs: | 29 PMI CEUs |
Required Materials: Students are required to have self-supplied ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS code set manuals in addition to a medical dictionary to participate in this course. Coding books should be current for the year the course concludes and exam will be completed.
About the Presenter
Jan Hailey MHL, CMC, CMCO, CMIS, CMOM, CMCA E/M
Jan Hailey has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare. She is proficient in administration, coding, and billing roles, and teaches medical office professionals around the country how to excel in their careers. Jan has also been instrumental in the development of PMI's Workforce Initiatives program.
Jan's affinity for teaching has helped countless healthcare providers and medical office professionals over the years. During her expansive career, she has served as Director of Quality for Saint Joseph Physician Network located in Mishawaka, IN, and Director of Care Management with Select Health Network, an entity of Saint Joseph Health System. As Care Management Director, Jan led the physician network and comprehensive interdisciplinary team across the health system working closely with providers, management, staff, community, and payers to develop strategies for process improvement, gap closures, and patient experience. She developed a documentation improvement program and a Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding education program to predict future healthcare utilization by accurately reporting patient complexity.
Prior to joining Saint Joseph, Jan was the Director of Quality, Coding, and Compliance for one of the largest health systems in Northern Indiana. She has a Master of Health Leadership and four professional certifications in office management, coding, insurance processing, and compliance. She is a member of WPS Government Health Administrators (Medicare) Provider Outreach and Advisory Group.