Professional Certification in Medical Coding & ICD-10-CM

AMCI has launched this Professional Programme in medical coding. The programme has been designed by professionals with experience in the real medical coding world. The programme structure appropriately covers all essentials of Medical Coding and ICD-10 along with diagnosis and procedure codes extensively and lives examples, exercises, case studies and brief of Medical Coding and ICD-10. Conditions and complications from all 21 chapters of Medical Coding and ICD-10-CM and associated procedures are rigorously covered through life-like coding scenarios. Since the programme is meant for fresh passouts as well as employed professionals from the healthcare industry or existing medical coders, the programme briefs all aspects in a limited time and shorter duration.

IGMPI has long been a part of the healthcare education chain and has been into the field with its many professional’s healthcare programmes. This yet another one has been an addition to the basket of existing ones.

The case study based approach in Medical Coding and ICD-10 programme via Regular and online interactive modes is designed for students and professionals who wish to complete the programme in shorter time duration. This programme is beneficial for professionals from different streams to help them intensify their knowledge. This is a fast track and advanced programme having rigorous case studies based methodology throughout the duration.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Medical Coding Foundations

(Covers: Introduction to Medical Coding, Coding Terminologies, Basics of Anatomy & Physiology)

Module 2:  ICD Overview & Classification

(Covers: International Classification of Diseases, coding principles)

Module 3:  Infectious & Blood Disorders

(Covers: Infectious/Parasitic Diseases, Blood & Immune Disorders)

Module 4:  Neoplasms & Cancer Coding

(Covers: Neoplasms and related coding practices)

Module 5:  Endocrine, Metabolic & Nutritional Disorders

(Covers: Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases)

Module 6:  Mental & Nervous System Disorders

(Covers: Mental, Behavioral, Neurodevelopmental, Nervous System Diseases)

Module 7:  Sensory Organ Disorders

(Covers: Eye, Ear, and Mastoid Process Diseases)

Module 8:  Cardio-Respiratory & Digestive Diseases

(Covers: Circulatory, Respiratory, and Digestive System Diseases)

Module 9:  Musculoskeletal & Skin Disorders

(Covers: Musculoskeletal, Connective Tissue, Skin, and Subcutaneous Diseases)

Module 10:  Genitourinary, Pregnancy & Newborn Care

(Covers: Genitourinary Diseases, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Puerperium, Newborn Guidelines)

Module 11:  Congenital & Miscellaneous Conditions

(Covers: Congenital Malformations, Chromosomal Abnormalities, Symptoms & Signs, External Causes, Health Status Factors)

Module 12:  Procedure Coding Essentials

(Covers: HCPCS, CPT, Modifiers)

Module 13:  Medical Coding Guidelines

(Covers: Evaluation & Management, Radiology, Surgery, Pathology, Laboratory, Medicine Services)

Module 14:  HIPAA & Compliance

(Covers: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and compliance basics)

Module 15:  Case Studies

Programme Methodology

In the Regular and online interactive modes classes are conducted throughout the duration of the programme apart from Learning Management System (LMS) support and comprehensive and dynamic study material for all the modules. For Delhi NCR and Hyderabad students face to face classroom sessions will be conducted on weekends and for other location students interactive classroom sessions will be conducted.

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certification Programmes.

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the Professional Certification programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Assignments for all the programme modules for continuous evaluation and guidance.
• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• Part-time (Hybrid/Live Classes) for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Examination & Certification

IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities involved in studying for all PG Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Programmes. Each of your modules is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to your programme.

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Professional Certification in Medical Coding and ICD 10-CM by Centre for Health Management and Research, IGMPI. For all the above mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Placement Assistance and Corporate Relations:

Centre for Health Management and Research offers 100% Placement Assistance to its students. The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing placement assistance to its participants. Besides, it has a robust placement cell comprising senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintain close links with business industries like e4e, Porteck India Infoservices, Gebbs Healthcare Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Nestem Technologies, Genpact, Cognizant, Medwrite etc. This cell is continuously engaged in promoting employability of our participants. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing while also assisting assessing them to polish their interview skills.

In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global pharmaceutical, healthcare like Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Aurobindo Pharma, Glenmark Generics, Cipla, Wockhardt, Pfizer, Abbott, Medtronic, Foster Corporation, Ipca Laboratories, Calyx, Bliss GVS Pharma, Accenture, Wipro, Fortis Clinical Research, Quintiles, SeQuent, Mankind, Beryl Drugs, Ciron, Sun Pharmaceutical, Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline, Biocon, Apollo Hospitals, etc

Future career Prospects:

Healthcare industry is a fast growing industry; so as the career opportunities in the industry. The demand for Medical Coders is increasing all over the world day by day. Medical coding is an upcoming in-demand field in the stream of Healthcare Administration. A medical coder extracts the information from patients’ medical records and converts them to an industry-standard medical code, which is accepted universally.The healthcare industry is a fast-growing industry and the demand for medical coders is increasing exponentially. There are two factors that again make the demand for Coders high. Due to the immediate implementation of ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases-10th Revision) and EHR (Electronic Health Record), the Healthcare Industry is aggressively looking for trained, efficient, knowledgeable and certified coders.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 11:59 PM 29^th Oct 2025.

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