Medical Coding Program Jobs: The Medical Coding Program provides you with the necessary skills and core concepts to allow you to seek entry-level coding positions in a variety of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, outpatient facilities, physicians' offices, nursing facilities, home healthcare, and hospices.
National Certifications: You may also elect to sit for certification examinations offered by the:
- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC–www.aapc.com) and/or the
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA–www.ahima.org)
Note: You must meet the respective organization’s examination criteria. Practical experience and a strong aptitude in this field are recommended prior to sitting for these certification exams.
Instructor-Led Online or Traditional Instruction: The Medical Coding Program is offered via traditional classroom instruction and/or in an instructor-led online course format. Students can choose to complete the program by selecting six online or traditional courses below:
The recommended course sequence follows (O=Online, T=Traditional):
- Expanded Medical Terminology for the Health Care Professional (O,T)
- Anatomy and Physiology for the Medical Office Professional (O,T)
- Medical Coding I (O,T)
- Medical Coding II (O,T)
- Medical Insurance and Billing (O,T)
- a. Electronic Health Records (O,T) (Required for students starting the program after Fall 2008)
b. Elective ( Only required if started the program prior to Spring, 2009)
*AAPC/AHIMA Medical Coding Boot Camp (T) – Suggest course to prepare for National Certification
Electives for the Medical Coding Program (O=Online, T=Traditional):
Students may select from the following online/classroom courses as an elective to complete the program:
- Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals (T, O)
- Online Introduction to Medical Coding (O)
- Medical Law (T, O)
Note: Prior to Fall 2009, enrolled students can receive a Medical Coding Program Certificate by request.
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The Medical Office Procedures Program emphasizes the principles of working in a health care office or hospital setting and assists the student in obtaining skills used in entry-level health care positions such as receptionist, file clerk, or unit coordinator.
Skills Acquired: Students gain experience in understanding medical law and ethics, utilizing effective oral and written communication, and managing office procedures, including appointment scheduling, patient reception and registration, medical records, medical billing, health insurance, and business operations.
Students utilize MS Word, the Internet, and email during the program.
Instructor-Led Online or Traditional Instruction: Courses are offered via traditional classroom instruction and/or in an instructor-led online course format. Students can choose to complete the program by selecting six online or traditional courses below:
The recommended courses follow (O=Online, T=Traditional):
- Introduction to Medical Terminology for Health Care Careers (O, T )
- Introduction to Human Biology for the Health Care Industry (O,T)
- Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals (O, T)
- Medical Law (O, T)
- Electronic Health Records (O)
- Introduction to Medical Insurance and Billing (O)
Electives for the Medical Office Procedures Program:
Students may select from the following elective online/classroom courses to complete the program:
- Introduction to Medical Coding
Note: Prior to Fall 2009, enrolled students can receive a Medical Office Procedures Certificate by request.
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