Free YouTube Course Vs. the AMCI Paid Course

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5. Read below for course details:

Course Overview:

The AMCI Free YouTube Course is a comprehensive medical coding certification preparation course aimed at helping self study students gain the knowledge and skills needed to pass certification exams like the CPC and CCS-P. It builds upon basic coding principals.

Course Duration:

Start Date: March 10, 2025
End Date: June 23, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm US Eastern

Pre-requisites:

Course Features:

Delivered via YouTube channel, Instructor will guide students through the readings and assignments in the Buck's and MCG textbooks, and assign pertinent videos from the channel. Course covers advanced topics in ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, and medical coding guidelines. A certificate of completion will be provided upon successfully finishing the course.

*The Certificate of Completion issued for this course is not applicable toward: The 80 credit hours required for AAPC apprentice status removal (for CPC-A coders)

Required Textbooks:

Students must purchase the following textbooks before the course begins:

1. Carol Buck's Step-by-Step Textbook and (Workbook optional) (any year: 2023, 2024, or 2025).
2. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding Manual (Optum recommended, current year).
3. CPT Procedure Coding Manual (AMA Professional, current year).
4. HCPCS Level II Manual (Optum recommended, current year).
5. AMCI MCG Manual 2024 or 2025 (digital exams and exam prep).

How to Purchase Texts:

Key Notes about textbooks and the medical coding exams:

AAPC recommends using the current year's manuals.
AHIMA requires 2025 manuals if testing after April 30, 2025.

You will Gain:
Master advanced ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines.
Be fully prepared to independently prep for the CPC or CCS-P exams.
Develop the skills to thrive in the evolving medical coding industry alongside AI.

*Disclaimer for the 16-Week AMCI Free YouTube Course:
The Free YouTube Course is a self-study program designed for certification exam preparation. Students enrolled in this course are not considered official AMCI students and therefore: Do not qualify for AMCI curriculum or student benefits, including: Access to AMCI Internship/Externship Programs, AMCI Jobs and Careers Program, Resume assistance, Unlimited Boot Camps, Group Studies, or instructor-led sessions. One-on-one instructor support or guidance.
Hands-on coding practice outside of the provided course material.

[melvasalman]

Thanks for the clear explanation of both courses.

[Ladyinagriculture]

I am a CPC-A but looking to add to my certification what is a good next certification to take

[jenniferjankay]

You talked about a beginner course. I had taken a self-study through Rutgers University. I really could use some help. How can I access the beginner course? Is it free also? Any help greatly appreciated

[curlytops]

I'm currently studying medical coding .i have already the books.may I know if I can enroll this course?

[lolaarmstrong]

How can I verify that I am registered to take this class.