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Medical Coding

Individuals trained in medical coding are skilled in classifying medical data from patient records in various health care settings such as physician offices, clinics, long term area and behavioral health facilities, and hospitals. Ready to get started? Request a Program Brochure!

What is Medical Coding?

Coding professionals review patients’ records and assign numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure. Expertise of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems is acquired. In addition to coding procedures, the curriculum contains medical and professional courses for employment in a professional setting. 

The US Department of Labor indicates that there are very good job prospects for medical records and health information technicians. Those individuals with a strong medical background will be in particularly high demand. According to careerbuilder.com, medical coding is one of the 13 fastest growing occupations in the country.

 

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Certificate
Medical Coding (44 hours - certificate guide)

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