Medical Coding and Billing Specialist, Diploma
Program Description:
This program was designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in a variety of Health Care facilities as Medical Record Coder, Coding Technician, or Coding Clerk. The students will learn to translate diagnoses and procedures into numerical codes, using the International Classification of Disease (ICD-10-CM/PCS) and the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). The students will be trained to prepare and file insurance claim forms for reimbursement.
Program Requirements (30 Credits)
General Education (10 Credits)
Student Life Skills (1 Credit)
English and Communications (3 Credits)
Natural Sciences (3 Credits)
Information Literacy (3 Credits)
CGS 1030 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
Lower Level Requirements (6 Credits)
Core Requirements (14 Credits)
The BLS, OSHA, HIV, HIPPA seminars are required for graduation.
Medical students are required to wear medical attire at all times. Students must furnish their own uniforms.