Medical Coding Dual Certification Course (MCDC)
Build professional and facility coding expertise
MCDC takes you from medical coding foundations through advanced professional and facility coding, with preparation for the CPC, CCS-P, and CCS certification exams.
Independent online coursework Optional instructor-led group studies
See how dual certification works
Build a complete coding foundation, prepare for a professional coding credential, and then continue into advanced facility coding and CCS exam preparation.
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Build your foundation
Learn the core coding systems
Develop foundational knowledge in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and coding guidelines.
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Professional coding
Choose your professional exam path
Prepare for the professional coding certification exam aligned with your goals.
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Facility coding
Continue into CCS preparation
Advance into facility coding concepts and prepare for the CCS certification exam.
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MCDC provides instruction and exam preparation. Certifications are awarded by the applicable credentialing organization after candidates meet its requirements and pass the relevant examinations.
Built for wherever you are starting
MCDC supports learners entering medical coding for the first time, coders strengthening their technical foundation, and professionals pursuing broader certification preparation.
New to medical coding
Start with coding fundamentals, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology before progressing into advanced coding instruction.
Building stronger coding skills
Develop deeper knowledge across ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, professional coding, and facility coding concepts.
Expanding your certification goals
Prepare to pursue a professional credential pathway through CPC or CCS-P exam preparation and facility-focused CCS preparation.
Support that extends beyond the lessons
Combine flexible independent study with structured assessment, instructor-led support, exam practice, and career-readiness resources.
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Learn independently
Begin after enrollment and progress through the course material with the flexibility to organize your study schedule.
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Connect through optional live sessions
Join instructor-led webinar group studies to ask questions, review coding concepts, and stay engaged.
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Practice under timed conditions
Use chapter quizzes, final exams, simulated mock exams, and exam-preparation boot camps to strengthen readiness.
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Prepare for the next career step
Access résumé assistance, vetted medical-coding job leads, and priority consideration for AMCI’s internship or externship program.
Tuition at a glance
Ready to take the next step
Choose the payment approach that works for you, then continue to the enrollment page to submit your information and review the next steps.
Questions before enrolling? Call 1-878-999-8660
Individual enrollment
Standard MCDC tuition
Institutional enrollment options are also available. Review the complete curriculum and tuition details for all-inclusive institutional pricing.
Tuition and payment options may change. Review the enrollment page or contact AMCI to confirm current pricing, eligibility, and payment terms before enrolling.