Graduate Experiences
Career Step graduates get jobs! Read what some of our graduates are saying:
(Penny, Commerce City, CO) - I have to give the course the credit. The AAPC test was tough, but not as tough as the final test of the course. When I was called in to test for a position, I was very well qualified to take [their pre-employment] test and did get the first job I was called in for. My employers are very satisfied with my level of knowledge, especially considering, I had never been a "coder" before. I learned so much in the course and all of it has served me well. I tell anyone that is interested in becoming a coder to check into the course!
(Rachel, Stilesville, IN) - I currently work for a national healthcare consulting company and thanks to the Career Step program my career is advancing very rapidly... I am taking the AAPC exam in the next few weeks and I feel very comfortable thanks to the Career Step program. Without Career Step I never would have been ready for the national exam. The setup of the program was very user friendly and if I ever had a question it was answered in a very prompt manner. I have referred others to the program... THANK YOU CAREER STEP!!!!
(Nancy, Arvada, CO) - I was very fortunate to be hired as a coder just as I was finishing up the course and before I passed my certification exam. I have worked for Ameripath, a pathology lab for almost 18 months now as a medical coder.
(Stephen, Smithfield, RI) - I am working as a Coding Tech at Rhode Island Hospital. The experience with Career Step was a wonderful one. I was working two jobs and raising my newborn son while taking these courses, and the program is so convenient that even I was able to find the appropriate time. [My questions] always received a prompt response from Randy Johnson and [the rest of the staff], and I'd like to thank them for that.
(Sadie, Arvada, CO) - I appreciate all that Career Step did for me to accomplish my goal [to become] a coder.
Chris Foster, a Manager for EGOS, a Career Step Academic Partner that offers our Medical Coding Program through their school related this information about his students and graduates:
"I am getting VERY positive feedback... Grads from other programs are unable to sit for the certification test and are told by their schools to go out and TRY to get a job, work for a year or two, and then take the test. Their programs are 6 months, in classrooms, and cost between $9,500 and $10,000. SHAME ON THEM!! My grads have said that those students don't have a clue about what to do on the job and are frustrated and unhappy. My [Career Step] grads feel good about the education they got and are happy with their jobs!
More excellent news! Kaiser Medical visited EGOS in the Spring to do some mock interviewing. They kept resumes for all our students they interviewed with and called to offer ALL of them jobs.
Employers Hire Our Graduates
Inpatient Coding & Billing Enrollment Options & Tuition
Career Step offers you a choice between two levels of enrollment, Gold and Platinum. Both options provide you with all the resources to develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as an inpatient medical coder; however, Platinum enrollment provides you with the additional job search assistance you'll need after graduation to ensure a quick and easy transition to your new career.
Recommended: PLATINUM LEVEL enrollment in Career Step's Online Training Program - $2,250*
Gold level enrollment in Career Step's online training program - $2,000*
Platinum and Gold level enrollments include:
- Access to 20 in-depth modules that prepare you for inpatient coding and billing and allow you to learn at your own pace
- Unlimited student and technical support from qualified professionals
- Lifetime access to networking opportunities in Career Step's student forum and chat rooms
- Complete set of industry codebooks
- Access to 3M encoding software, resources, and references
- Certificate of completion upon graduation
- Subscription to the Career Step Coding Bulletin newsletter while enrolled
Platinum level enrollments enjoy additional significant benefits:
- Personal consultation with a career counselor
- New job opening notifications
- Personalized interview tutorials and training
- Tailored resume tips, editing, and advice
- Access to Career Step's help hotline for a full year after graduation
The Career Step Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing program can be completed in 640 hours, or 4 months of full-time study. Enrollment includes 4 months of access to the curriculum and online learning tools, and by enrolling today you can use this complimentary 8 month extension voucher and have a full year to complete the program! (Additional extensions are also available for purchase, should you need more time.)
Career Step is committed to providing you with an affordable educational experience. To provide flexibility, we have several payment options available.
*Shipping & handling course reference materials:
Students are also responsible for $49.95 in shipping and handling for the shipment of the personal reference books and resources. UT residents add 6.75% sales tax to the enrollment price, NC residents add 8% sales tax, and OH residents add 6.5% sales tax.
