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Program Title: Medical Coding Certificate & Diploma Course
Description: Medical coding refers to a universal language for the medical profession to ensure accurate financial reimbursement from insurance companies and government agencies. Numerical codes provide the clarity that insurance firms need to keep paperwork and payments flowing. Learning this numeric language puts a new world of employment possibilities at your fingertips. Responsibilities of a medical coder include accurate completion of claim forms, billing insurance companies, and adhering to each insurance carrier's policies and procedures.
Syllabus: Medical Coding is a specialized branch and the syllabus takes care of all aspects. The major topics covers are:
- Industry History & codes
- ICD Codes
- CPT Codes
- HCPCS Codes
- Private Physician Practice
- Hospital Services
- Use of Alphabetic Index & Tabular List
- Level of Specificity
- Acute & Chronic Conditions
- Combination Code
- Multiple Coding of Diagnoses
- Outpatient & Physician Office Coding
Accreditation: Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)
Format of Education: Online & Correspondence Courses
Language: English
Job Opportunities: Job prospects are very good particularly in private clinics, hospitals, medical insurance companies, physician\'s offices, outpatient clinics, medical laboratories, private clinics, home health care agencies, and independent coding agencies. The salary is based on the nature of skill, accuracy and responsibilities and is in the range of $25,000 to $30,000.
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