Medical Coding, Continuing Education Workforce Certificate
This course series prepares students to take the national certification exam to become a Certified Professional Coder. Medical Coders typically work in large physician practices, hospitals or coding companies. They must use federal diagnostic (ICD) and procedure (CPT) codes to express medical services provided. This coding of services provides the basis for billing and collection of money for services. Accurate medical coding is essential to the delivery of quality health care and efficient health care administration.
Program objectives
Upon successful completion of this Continuing Education Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
- achieve employability skills to work in a variety of medical facilities including physician offices, hospitals, and billing agencies;
- perform to a professional standard the ability to code to the highest level of specificity;
- demonstrate knowledge of reporting guidelines; and
- articulate complex coding conventions and identify correct coding guidelines.
