Certified Outpatient Coding (COC®) Certificate Online Course and Exam Prep

I had been looking into medical coding for the last year. I had narrowed the decision down to online courses with either the AAPC or AHIMA. Soon after... read more I became even more indecisive after researching both organizations due to mixed reviews. Then in March I came across one of Ms. Ortega's YouTube videos. After watching the first video, she had me hook, line and sinker!!!! This woman is truly a God Send!! Like everyone now reading these reviews, I thought this is crazy amazing!! OMG this is just too good to be true! How am going to become this Go To medical coder in only three days??? Please believe me when I say, it is truly possible. This is the real deal! During the months following up to the three day course, I had watched all of Ms. Ortega's videos....more than once...and took notes. The course only costs $1280 and MCA works with you in regards to a payment plan. After registering for the CPC course, MCA mails their students pre-work. The pre-work will take roughly 20 to 25 hours to complete and it is truly essential when taking the course. I attended the course in Dallas, TX at the end of July. We had about 95 students attending the class. One student had even flown all the way from Hawaii just to attend! I'm not going to lie, the course is intense but you will learn a vast amount of information in only three days. Ms. Ortega and her MCA staff are truly amazing!!!!!!!!! She is an explosive powerhouse of coding knowledge and breaks everything down for you by having you work from the ground up. I can not stress enough how important it is to complete both the pre-work and homework. The completion of this work can either make you or break you on the board exam. Ms. Ortega also gives you interviewing tips along with helpful real world practice scenarios that will benefit you after you pass the exam. Now with the Dallas course, students are given an option of taking the board exam on the fourth day. I was one of those students who chose to take the exam on the fourth day. Unfortunately I did not pass the first time. It had absolutely nothing to do with Ms. Ortega and her classroom instruction. From what I've heard many students pass on the first try. Unfortunately I was not one of those students. I felt pretty good coming out of the exam room and thought I had at least passed with a 70 but to my dismay I missed it by three points. Three points!!!! You know what though....It's okay. AAPC offers one free retake!!! Thank you God!! After I found out the horrible news, I texted Ms. Ortega. She was extremely understanding and suggested I retake the exam within the month. For the next three weeks, I studied at least one hour everyday. I took the retake exam and a week later found out I PASSED!!!!!!! I'm still elated from the news and can't wait to continue on with my medical coding career!! So in conclusion if you feel beyond confident with taking the board exam on the fourth day then I say go for it but if you're someone who may need more time to study, I would suggest delaying the exam for a couple of weeks. Good luck future Go To Coders!!!

I can’t stress this enough, if you are looking to get certified CPC, COC,...etc..with or without experience in the medical field and you are not using Medical Coding Academy you... read more are doing this all wrong. I did the the CPC 3 day boot camp in September with Mrs Ortega (God sent) and her wonderful team. I have no experience, the 3 days class is very intense but well worth it. Make sure to do all of your homework this is crucial. Mrs Ortega have a heart of gold and she will drill so much information to you that, when you write your test you will feel like she is sitting next to you and “You will keep it moving” 😀 I can’t wait to get other credentials with Medical Coding Academy #CPCDallasTX #MedicalCodingAcademy #BestCodingSchool #CPCBootCamp

Mrs. Ortega is one of the best teachers I have ever had I only wish I had more than just 3 days to spend with her because she is a... read more very wonderful and positive person. She made sure everyone in class understood what she was teaching and was able to find it in the book and if you couldn't find something she'd come right on over to you and show you exactly where it was. She also does something 99% of teacher would never think of doing and that is keeping in contact once the class is over, she wants to make sure you pass. Besides the classroom help she also send you off in the real world with helpful everyday tips to make your career transition smoother. It's such a great feeling to know that she is just a phone call away if I need help with anything so Thank you sooo much Mrs. Ortega.

I took the 3 day Medical Coding Certificate and Exam course 9/7/18-9/9/18. I was impressed with the information covered. I liked the way Mrs. Ortega explained the material. Mrs. Ortega... read more and her staff were very helpful. The course really prepared me for the exam. I took the exam on 9/10/18 and passed. Now I am a Certified Profession Coder. It was a hard weekend, full of long class hours and prep/home work each night after the class ended, but there is a lot of information to cover in just three days, so the home work is necessary. The prep/home work really does help prepare youfor the test. Thanks Mrs. Ortega & staff!

Great Awesome teacher!! This weekend I received a ton of knowledge. Unbelievable how much was revealed within these boxes in three days! Thank you for Blessing / Changing My Life.

Hi Coders! I am a Healthcare Recruiter for The Judge Group and just wanted to reach out to see if anyone on here might be interested in a Remote HCC... read more Coding role. It is 100% work from home, starting in April of 2019. You must have an active coding certification (CPC, CCS, COC, RHIT, etc.) and at least one year of HCC coding experience. This position is 40 hours per week during standard business hours. Hiring off resumes!! If you or anyone you know may be interested, feel free to email me your resume at elauziere@judge.com. Thank you!

I have just completed Mrs. Ortegas 3-day course this past weekend in Tampa, Fl. It was a very exhilarating intense 3-day course packed full of valuable information. I found Mrs.... read more Ortega to be very knowledgeable and highly skilled in the subject matter and in the industry. If you are currently struggling to pass your board certification or just want a new career opportunity I highly recommend taking this 3-day course. You do not have to have a background in the medical field all you need to be is open to new opportunities. Mrs. Ortega is not just an instructor, she's a passionate teacher and she cares. THIS IS THE REAL DEAL!!!!. SHE MADE ME A BELIEVER!!!!

Mrs Ortega and MCA was a godsend. I recently became a single mother and was forced to find a new career that could be more conducive to my current lifestyle.... read more I was interested in the medical field and began researching coding. I came across her on YouTube and was instantly intrigued with her passion for teaching. She is all that she claims to be and more. She breaks down coding to the simplest form. She is a master at her craft. You will learn more in 3 days then you could ever gather in a 3 year program. You will NOT regret this investment. With that being said, the best advice I can give anyone who is contemplating signing up because " it sounds too good to be true", stop questioning it and give her a call. It is definitely too good but it is all true. It was the most informative 3 days of my life and I had never opened up a coding book before her class. Make sure you follow all her instructions and do ALL the prework and homework she gives you prior to showing up on day 1. There is a method to her madness and it will make all the difference in the world for those 3 days.

I took the 3 day course in Orlando July 14th. I was convinced on day 1 I made the right decision. Day 3 I was actually excited to schedule my... read more exam. Mrs. Ortega was a great teacher. Please do all of your pre work and pay close attention, you do not want to miss a thing! I never thought I would feel so confident about taking an exam. Thank you very, very much Mrs. Ortega! p.s. You get to meet great new people (classmates) who are doing the same thing you are!