When deciding which training is right for you, you should consider several different factors that could influence your choice including future career plans. It is highly recommended that anyone interested in becoming a medical coder completes a postsecondary certificate or associate's degree program. If you are interested in management positions, earning a bachelor’s degree in health information management or a related subject will help.

Most medical billers and coders entering the profession hold a two-year associate’s degree. Because this career path is in high demand, you’ll find a variety of schools offering medical billing and coding degree options, including diploma, certificate, associate’s and bachelor’s degrees.

When you join any training Institute, you are not just investing your money, but also your perspicuous time. Therefore, you have certain expectations from the institute. If you wish to become professionally certified, be sure you’re enrolled in an accredited program. The two agencies that specifically accredit medical billing and coding programs are:

• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

CIGMA Medical Coding Academy is the one and only AAPC approved training institute in Kerala with a long tradition of excellent training and guiding to the students. We provide world class learning environment and our strong links with various MNC companies & KPO will help you to prepare for a sucessful career. CIGMA provides accurate, reliable and unbiased training on Medical coding & Billing.  One of the more popular health care degrees these days is medical billing and coding. Typically accomplished in as little as 6 months, this degree prepares graduates to work in a hospital, insurance agency, or KPO, primarily with charting and insurance processing. The position is also commonly known as medical coding specialist.