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Forensic Coding Specialist Course
A Complete “No-Fluff” Course That Teaches You the Core Essentials of Forensic Coding.
This is a full, comprehensive Forensic Coding Course—not a one-time bootcamp or a single webinar event. It is a complete online learning experience built to prepare you for a new career as a forensic coder and to ready you for the leading forensic coding credentialing exams.
Every experienced auditor eventually hits the same wall: a finding that isn’t a training gap or a documentation slip, but a pattern. A pattern that looks deliberate. A pattern that a corrective action plan will never fix, because the provider isn’t making a mistake; they’re running a scheme. That’s the moment your skill set has to change gears, from auditor to forensic investigator, and it’s exactly where this course begins.
The Forensic Coding Specialist Course is CCO Academy’s advanced sequel to Medical Auditing and Compliance. It’s built for coders, auditors, and compliance professionals who are ready to own the moment a routine audit becomes a fraud investigation, and to carry it all the way through evidence handling, data mining, SIU coordination, law enforcement referral, and expert witness testimony.
So are we the best Forensic Coding Course on the market? We certainly think so. After comparing our value-packed “extras” and instructor support, we’re certain you will too.
Get Ready for a New Career as a Forensic Medical Coder
CFE | AHFI Preparation
🎓 The CCO Forensic Coding Specialist (CC-FCS™)
CCO is developing its own forensic coding credential, the CC-FCS™. Enroll now and this course will prepare you for it the moment it launches—at no extra cost to current students. Details coming soon.
Who Can Benefit From This Forensic Coding Course:
This course is being developed specifically for:
New students looking to change careers into forensic coding.
Medical auditors ready to move into fraud investigation and SIU work
Compliance officer who needs to recognize predication and manage the audit-to-investigation handoff
Coder or analyst who wants to add forensic data mining (SQL, Excel, Python) to their toolkit
CPMA, CHC, CHIAP, CEMA, CMAS, or CHRC credential holder building toward a specialist career track
Important Pre-Requisite: (CCO Medical Auditing, CCO Compliance, or an equivalent credential) are recommended, not required. Enrollment is open to any learner, and a short self-assessment at the start points you toward any refresher reading you might need before you dive in.
*This website is not endorsed by, affiliated with, authorized, or sponsored by the ACFE, NHCAA, or AAPC. CFE® and Certified Fraud Examiner® are registered trademarks of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc. AHFI® (Accredited Healthcare Fraud Investigator) is a registered certification mark of the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA). CPMA® is a registered trademark of AAPC.
Includes The BHAT® System
BHAT® (pronounced ‘bat’) stands for “Bubble, Highlight and Annotate Technique“. This is a proprietary system, which is used in connection with our educational services, created by Laureen Jandroep in 1999 that uses bubbling, highlighting and annotation techniques to help students quickly find key answers in their manuals during the open book CPC® exams.
Instead of flipping back and forth between pages where the guidelines are, the answers are right next to the codes when a student takes the board exam. Students have stated the BHAT® system gave them the confidence they needed to pass the exam. Another plus: the BHAT® system also helps coders in their day to day coding work! [Learn More]
What’s Inside Our Forensic Coding Course
- Preparation to sit for the leading forensic coding credentials—HCS-D™, BCHH-C®, and COS-C®—and qualify for a career as a forensic coder.
- Access to certified CCO staff and coaches to answer your forensic coding questions.
- Video lectures so it’s as if you’re sitting in class right alongside your instructor.
- Reading assignments aligned to current forensic coding standards.
- Online forensic-based exams with immediate grading and feedback.
- A Student Support Forum dedicated to supporting you as you progress through the lessons and exams.
- Regular coaching sessions and review of your progress.
Requirements and Pre-Requisites
- A solid foundation in Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Pathophysiology, and ICD-10-CM.
- CCO strongly recommends recent completion of a medical coding course, clinical or coding experience, or a relevant coding credential to properly learn the material.
- Students are responsible for providing their own current ICD-10-CM manual and any required textbooks.
What You Can Expect From Our Forensic Coding Course
Full Course
This isn’t a short one-time bootcamp or webinar event. This is a full and comprehensive course that dives into the details of forensic coding.
Self-Paced, Online Courses
All our courses are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any internet-enabled device. You can learn at your own pace and rewind whenever necessary to re-learn topics.
Lifetime Access
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Easy to Understand Style
We know it can be hard to learn coding material. That’s why we pride ourselves on our “easy to understand” teaching style. Keeping you engaged and learning is our top priority.
Student Support Forums
Our Student Support Forums are where students, staff and instructors can meet virtually inside a private discussion area to ask questions or simply chat about course topics and news.
Chapter Quizzes
We include chapter quizzes to ensure you’ve learned the material properly before moving on. Hit a roadblock? Simply revisit the lesson to refresh your knowledge.
Student Support Forums
Our Student Support Forums are where students, staff, and instructors meet in a private discussion area to ask questions or chat about course topics and news.
Live Group Webinars
Our instructors meet with students on live group webinars to answer course and career questions. As a full course student, you’re invited to log in and ask questions during the live event.
Certified Instructor Support
Your certified CCO instructor will get to know you during your welcome call and provide ongoing encouragement, guidance, and direction via private, forum-based coaching.
Forensic Coding Course Contents
Core Material
- Forensic Coding Foundations and Discipline Boundaries
- Fraud Typologies in Healthcare Billing and Coding
- Evidence Handling and Chain of Custody
- Investigation Workflow: Intake to Referral
- Data Mining for Fraud Patterns
- Payer SIU Operations
- Working with Counsel and Law Enforcement
- Expert Witness Preparation, Deposition, and Testimony
- Capstone: Mock Forensic Investigation
Bonus Material
- Practice Cases (Code It)
- Practice Encounters & Real-World Scenarios
- Internal & External Forensic Coding Resources
- Crash Course Anatomy & Physiology Videos
- External Medicare / CMS Resources
🎓Why a Forensic Coding Credential? Because Specialization = Higher Demand
Forensic coding sits at the intersection of two in-demand fields. Employment for financial examiners, the occupational category closest to healthcare fraud investigation, is projected to grow 19% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Private detectives and investigators are projected to grow 6% over the same period, driven in part by continued fraud and litigation. Meanwhile, recognized credentials in the space, including the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Accredited Healthcare Fraud Investigator (AHFI) designations, are increasingly valued alongside coding and auditing credentials like CPMA. This course builds the forensic skill set employers are looking for, evidence handling, fraud typology recognition, data mining, and expert testimony, and earns you CCO’s Forensic Coding Specialist completion certificate.
Meet Your Course Instructors
Alicia Scott, CPC, CPC-I, CRC, QPIN, QCDIS, CCO Sr. Instructor
Alicia has been working in the medical field for over 20 years. She first learned about medical coding while working in a medical records department at a resort town hospital near where she was raised. Through the years she has held several jobs in the medical field from, CNA, EMT, Pharmacy technician and Medical Records Abstractor and Analyst. Outside of the medical field she has worked as a Real Estate agent, and owned her own on-line retail business. The medical field has always been where she felt the most comfortable.
Alicia has taught medical coding, billing and medical law and ethics at a private college. She also did contract work in HCC Risk Adjustment and discovered she really enjoyed ICD work. Because she loves to learn Alicia is working towards her Masters in Health Care Administration with an emphasis on education. Having taken many online classes through the years to complete her degree she feels very comfortable with both face to face and on-line learning. Alicia will tell you that not only does she love medical coding but she has a passion for teaching it. Alicia lives in the middle of Texas with her husband who is a Pastor, five of her six children, three dogs and two cats.
And Your CCO Founder & CEO
Laureen Jandroep, CEO, QMC, QMPM, QMCI, QPIN, QCDIS
Laureen is the Founder and CEO of CCO (Certification Coaching Organization), bringing over 29 years of healthcare experience to medical coding education. After graduating as an Occupational Therapist in 1986 and running a successful therapy practice that generated over $1.6 million in annual billing with a less than 0.06% rejection rate, she pivoted into medical coding and billing education — eventually founding the company that became part of AAPC’s online course offerings.
In 1999, Laureen created the proprietary BHAT® System (Bubble, Highlight and Annotate Technique) used by thousands of CCO students to pass their AAPC and AHIMA certification exams. She founded the AAPC Southern Jersey Chapter, served on the AAPC National Advisory Board from 2003–2006, and is a Subject Matter Expert across CCO’s CPC Review Blitz, Physician Based Coding, Facility Based Coding, Auditing, and Medical Terminology & Anatomy courses. Today, Laureen lives in Florida with her husband Anthony and their four children, where she remains active as a foster parent.
What CCO Students Say About Our Teaching
CCO has trained thousands of healthcare professionals since 1999. Here’s what students say about our teaching style, the BHAT® System, and instructor support — the same approach we bring to our Forensic Coding Course.
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I understand I’ll be receiving online access to the entire Forensic Coding Specialist Course plus access to the BHAT® Cave and other CCO resources listed on this page for a small investment!
Q: What are my payment options, and what’s the difference between them?
We understand that every student’s situation is different, so we now offer two flexible ways to enroll:
- Subscription Plan – Introduced in August 2025, this option gives students a low upfront cost to get started right away. You’ll have access to the course materials, and you can add on Blitz reviews and practice exams later when you’re ready. Think of this as a “rent-to-learn” plan if you’re looking for the most affordable entry point.
- Full Payment Plan – Students who choose to pay in full now receive Lifetime Access to the course and included bonuses. This means you’ll always have the training at your fingertips whenever you’d like to review or refresh—even years down the road.
Or…Get Access with CCO Club Plus!
$329 Setup, then $99/Month
We Also Accept Affirm and Klarna Cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are my payment options, and what’s the difference between them?
We offer the Lifetime (Full Payment) Plan, which gives you lifetime access to the course and all included bonuses, so the training is always at your fingertips—even years down the road. For Founding Students (the first 50 students), we are offering a 50% discount. Either way, you’re fully supported with resources, coaching, and our learning community.
Is a Textbook Needed for the Forensic Coding Specialist Course?
You’ll need a current ICD-10-CM manual. Any additional required textbooks are listed inside the course; those are purchased separately.
Are There Any CEUs Included?
No, there are no CEUs included with any Courses or Review Blitzes on this page. If you need CEU’s, please consider joining the CCO Club.
Are there any pre-requisites for this course?
Yes. Students should have a solid foundation in Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Pathophysiology, and ICD-10-CM. CCO strongly recommends recent completion of a medical coding course, clinical or coding experience, or a relevant coding credential.
Can I Download or Play the Videos Offline?
Videos can only be played while connected to a high-speed internet connection. We do not allow videos to be downloaded or played offline.
How Quickly Do I Get Access?
Once payment is complete, you will receive immediate access to the course platform within 5-10 minutes by email.
All the content is pre-recorded and can be viewed online at your convenience from any modern browser. If you do not receive your welcome email within 5-10 minutes, check spam or contact the Help Desk.
This is a new course; the first module will be available September 2026.
Lifetime Access?
“Lifetime” is defined as the life of the product, service or company.
No lifetime access is granted to monthly subscribers. Once they complete the course, they can obtain continued access by being an annual club member.
Do I need to be a certified coder to take this course?
We recommend this course for coders with a solid ICD-10-CM background. Keep in mind most employers seeking forensic coders prefer or require a coding credential.
Is This Course Structured Like a Bootcamp or Live Webinar?
No, all the lessons have been pre-recorded by our Certified Instructor and will be available for replay via any modern internet-enabled device.
Is the cost of the credentialing exam included?
No. You’ll purchase the credentialing exam directly from the issuing organization.
What Is the Refund or Cancellation Policy?
Due to the instant availability of internet-based training, CCO does not provide refunds or cancellations on any of our products including Courses, Review Blitzes, Practice Exams, Bundles, CEU Classes, Combos or CCO Club payments.
If you are concerned you may not like the lecture style etc. you can opt to do the monthly subscription payment option for $59 and if you decide you like it you can switch to the full pay / lifetime access option. See regular sales pages at www.cco.us for the subscription options.
Where Can I Learn More About CCO?
Since 1999, we’ve been proudly training thousands of students to help them pass their certification exams. If you feel the need to see examples of our teaching style, please visit our YouTube channel with hundreds of videos and over 2 million views. If you would like to read past student reviews on our products, you’re welcome to read through hundreds of testimonials.
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