Online Medical Coding
Certificate Program For
Missouri Students
Our self-paced, online medical coding program for Missouri residents will prepare you for certification (CPC-A) and a role as a medical coder in as little as 4 months.
- $79/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-11 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
- $79/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-11 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
What You'll Learn
- How the human body works
- Medical terminology and pronunciations
- How medical procedures and diagnoses are coded
- How to work like a medical professional
- HCPCS Formats and Coding Rules
- Surgical Coding
- Coding for Radiology and Pathology
- Anesthesia and Medicine Coding
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Course Outline
Our course will teach you everything you need to know to start a new career as a Medical Coding Specialist in Missouri. U.S. Career Institute's online program includes practical instruction to train students to research and assign diagnostic and procedural codes to medical records in accordance with Missouri state guidelines. Students gain competency in ICD-10-CM and demonstrate CPT coding procedures applicable to Missouri's growing healthcare sector. Discover the formats, coding rules and how to determine when to use HCPCS codes. The lesson provides a hands-on opportunity to code from the HCPCS coding manual. The course provides students with a solid foundation of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, and common disease processes, preparing graduates for employment opportunities across Missouri.
Quick Facts
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Lessons: 28
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Quizzes: 28
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Complete in as little as 4 months
What's Inside the Course
Beginner-Friendly Lessons
Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Engaging Curriculum
Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.
Hands-On Supplemental Learning
You’ll receive the ICD-10-CM Coding Manual, CPT Coding Manual, the Anatomy and Physiology Textbook and the HCPCS Coding Manual.
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Medical Coding Career
Outlook & Certification in Missouri
$50,920*
7,670*
7%*
Certification
This online training program provides Missouri students with practical experience in medical coding. Participants will learn to assign diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems while strengthening their knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and common disease conditions.
Included with our course, we cover the cost of your CPC-A certification exam fees – a $425 value!†
National Certification Options
- a. American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- b. Requirements: AAPC Membership and exam fees.
- c. Recommended: A certificate or transcript showing 80 hours or more of education can be used to fulfill one of the two years required to remove the Apprentice (“A”) status from the certification and become a CPC. After a year of verifiable coding work experience, the grad can apply to have the “A” dropped by submitting a letter, on letterhead, signed from your employer verifying one year of on-the-job experience.
- d. USCI Recommended: Yes
- a. American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- b. Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent and exam fees
- c. Recommended: 1 year coding experience and completion of coding training program
- d. USCI Recommended: No, USCI does not recommend this certification directly after you receive your USCI certificate, see recommendations above.
Medical Coding Jobs in Missouri
Missouri currently employs 7,160 medical coding specialists.* There are hundreds of medical coding jobs open in Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Columbia, Independence, and many other cities in Missouri, according to Indeed.com. Medical coding specialists work at hospitals, physician’s offices, clinics, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, insurance companies, government agencies, educational institutions, technology companies, and research and consulting firms. Remote/work-from-home positions are also available for some medical coding jobs.
Tuition & Financing
*Plus one-time $29 application charge..
**First payment includes $50 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.
Missouri Medical Coding FAQs
How can I become a Medical Coder in Missouri?
- Earn a high-school diploma or GED—Missouri has no extra entry requirement beyond this baseline.
- Choose an accredited training path: community-college certificate (e.g., St. Louis CC, Ozarks Tech) or an online AHIMA/AAPC-approved program (4–12 months). Our program here at USCI is 100% online and can be completed in 4 months.
- Pick a credential valued by Missouri employers—Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
- Apply for the exam through AAPC or AHIMA, pay the fee, and sit for the proctored test at a Pearson VUE site (Kansas City, Columbia, St. Louis) or online.
- Pass the exam; add “-A” apprentice suffix if you lack experience, then complete 1 year (or approved practicum) to remove it. Our career coaches will guide you through the job search process and will help prepare your resume.
How much does a Medical Coder make in Missouri?
Medical Coders in Missouri make on average $50,920 per year according to O*Net.
