Associate degrees in Medical Insurance Coding Specialist + Coder: A program that prepares individuals to perform specialized data entry, classification, and record-keeping procedures related to medical diagnostic, treatment, billing, and insurance documentation. Includes instruction in medical records and insurance software applications, basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, fundamentals of medical science and treatment procedures, data classification and coding, data entry skills, and regulations relating to Medicare and insurance documentation.
FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE TITLE CREDIT
HRS COMP GRADE
ENG 101 Writing I 3
Computer Literacy Course 3
OST 110 Document Formatting & Word Processing (Prereq/Coreq-Instructor consent
AND/OR OST100 OR OST 101 3
CLA 131
or OST 103 or AHS 115 Medical Terminology from Greek and Latin or Medical Office
Term. Or Medical Terminology 3
BIO 135 or BIO 137 & BIO 139 or BIO 130 Basic...
Medical Coding is a great career opportunity for a person who wants to work in the healthcare industry, but does not want to do hands on patient care. Medical coders work behind the scenes – the business side of healthcare. A Professional Coder is detail oriented and works well doing research.
Each time a patient receives treatment, a detailed record is maintained containing observations, medical or surgical interventions and treatment outcomes....
Professional Coder - This concentration prepares you for Physical Coding as well as Hospital Coding. This course of study prepares you to be dually certified and creates multiple job opportunities.
This 17-month program consists of 66 core credits and 24 concentration credits, including:
* COD 140 Basic ICD-9-CM Coding (4 credits)
* COD 141 Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding (4 credits)
* COD 160 AAPC Professional Coding Hospital (6 credits)
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The Medical Information Technology program affords students the opportunity to specialize in this area through a variety of degree options and diplomas. Graduates prepare medical records and reports, maintain files, order supplies, perform accounting procedures, work with medical insurance coding and receive patients in a variety of health care settings. Laboratory, classroom and internship/cooperative experiences are combined to prepare graduates...
As treatment becomes more complex, and as litigation remains a significant concern in the medical community, the need for trained Billing and Coding Specialists becomes more immediate. Billing and Coding Specialists ensure procedures are properly covered through insurance claims. This position is integral to the smooth operation of any healthcare facility. Successful graduates can find work as:
As treatment becomes more complex, and as litigation remains a significant concern in the medical community, the need for trained Billing and Coding Specialists becomes more immediate. Billing and Coding Specialists ensure procedures are properly covered through insurance claims. This position is integral to the smooth operation of any healthcare facility. Successful graduates can find work as:
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