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Medical Coding Specialist

Certificate Program

This course prepares students to perform the essential duties of an outpatient medical coder and to successfully pass the national certification exam. The curriculum introduces key topics including anatomy and terminology, physiology, pharmacology, ICD, CPT, HCPCS coding systems, and major medical insurance programs nationwide. Upon completing the course, students will be eligible to take the Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P) exam and will receive a one-year student membership to the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Prerequisites are required. Please contact your preferred campus for more information.

Offered at the following location(s): Wilmington

What You Can Do

In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:

• Medical Coder
• Health Information Coder
• Coding Auditor
• Revenue Cycle Specialist
• Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
• Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist
• Coding Compliance Specialist
• Remote/Work-From-Home Medical Coder

What You Will Learn

Measurable Performance Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

1. Possess in-depth knowledge of ICD10-CM, HCPCS and CPT Coding.
2. Identify coding guidelines, basic conventions and modifiers.
3. Identify basic laws involving medical records and confidentiality.
4. Manage a medical chart and its contents.
5. Discuss and explain the life cycle of an insurance claim form.
6. Locate and maintain a medical chart and its components.
7. Identify various types of insurances and common terminology associated with them.
8. Identify and review claim rejections or delays.