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Would you like to work in the health field but
don't want direct patient contact? If, so a Medical Coding
Specialist career might be right for you. Without the medical
office administration team, the health care system would grind to a
halt.
The Medical Coding Specialist Program is an Academic Associate
Degree program . The program's focus is the health care
administration. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be
prepared to work in clinics, insurance companies, physicians' offices,
hospitals, and other health care affiliates.
In addition to the various coding systems that are in place, 2010 is the
target year for a new coding system (ICD10).
Program Highlights
- ICD-9 & CPT Coding & Classification
- Insurance Processing & Medical Billing
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Pharmacology
- Medical transcription
- Health Information Law & Ethics
- Computer applications and operations
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Career Opportunities
- Medical Records
- Admissions Clerk
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Billing & Coding
- Station & Unit Clerk
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Certification Options
- AHIMA-CCA-Certified Coding Association
- AAPC-CPC-Certified Professional Coder
- NCCT-Insurance & Coding Specialist
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