Medical Coding Specialist

 
  • Medical Billing
  • Medical Coding
  • Advanced Coding ICD9
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Transcription
  • Advanced Coding CPT
  • AAPC Certification Exam Review
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Electronic Medical Coding
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       How does this program work?

You take each of the courses shown on the left from the community college of your choice. (click on Community Colleges above).  This will prepare you to take the national American Academy of Professional Coders exam to become a Certified coder.

If you are not interested in becoming certified, you may take any individual course and receive a college certificate for successful completion of that course.

Instruction material is on a CD-ROM which you use on your computer at home or in the office.  You get the entire course up front and work at your own pace - anytime 24 hours 7 days a week. Other assignments are on Blackboard via the internet. You are in regular contact with your instructor via email.

 

 


           What training is included?
This  program includes a series of six coding and billing courses that prepare the student for the  CCA (Certified Coding Associate) exam administered by the American Health Information Management Association and the CPC-H (Certified Professional coder-Hospital) exam administered by the American Academy of Professional Coders.  Four distinct and separate coding courses include the following topics: CPT Coding Guidelines, ICD-9-CM Diagnostic Coding, HCPCS Level 2 coding, E/M Coding, Anesthesia Coding, Surgical Coding, and Use of Modifiers.  In addition, Medical Terminology, UB-92 Claim Forms, Human Anatomy, and Medicare Guidelines are included.  Student evaluation consists of accumulating the minimum number of points assigned to each course for passing. For more information, see http://www.aapc.com

 

Computer based courses are available online in a Certificate program through a Community College of your choice.  These 39 hour 11 week instructor led courses are designed to prepare students for entry level jobs in a doctor's office or other medical facility. Completing the "Medical Coding Specialist" program leads to taking the Certification exam given by the American Academy of Professional Coders.

 


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