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Medical Coding
OAKDALE, Pennsylvania | PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE INC | ID: 169793
Overview
1111 MCKEE RD OAKDALE, Pennsylvania 15071-3211
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Admissions Office:
412-809-5170
Distance Learning
Certification in Medical Coding
Employment Skill Gain
Employment
Credential Skill Gain
Industry Recognized Certificate/Certification
$21,636.00 - $21,636.00
Training(ETPL)
Description of Training Provider
A post secondary college offering Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, and Certifications.
Program Description
This program is a 12-month certificate program in Medical Billing and Coding for students seeking to enter the medical billing and coding profession. Coursework provides hands-on experience necessary to gain entry-level employment in the medical billing and coding field for both physician offices and outpatient hospitals. Students gain experience in transforming written descriptions of diseases, injuries, procedures, and services into alphanumeric designations. Graduates are prepared for a national coding certification examination and prepared to work as medical billing and coding specialists. A final grade average of a “C” or better must be attained in all medical-related courses to meet program objectives. This program is offered online. Courses offered in this program are fully transferrable to the Medical Office Administration Program.
Skills & Competencies
Assign ICD-10-CM numeric/alphanumeric codes for diagnoses as established by the World Health Organization.
Assign current procedural terminology codes (CPT-4) for professional services.
Assign HCPCS codes for supplies and drugs.
Access code sets using industry software.
Use Electronic Health Record software.
Utilize physician office software for computer registration and billing.
Audit code assignments for accuracy.
Understand anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
Interpret medical records.
Additional Information
Program Prerequisites:
High School Diploma or Its Equivalent
Program Length:
26 hours/40 weeks
Job Opportunities:
319092 - Medical Assistants
Course Website:
Service End Date:
07/31/2024
Availability:
Full Time, Evening, Online
Service Costs
Resident Full Time:
16,530.00
Resident Part Time:
Non-Resident Full Time:
16,530.00
Non-Resident Part Time:
Books (est. cost):
1,796.00
Other (est. cost):
3,310.00
Lab Fees(est. cost):
0.00
Performance Measures
Of those individuals who completed this course/program,
100%
earned a post-secondary credential.
68%
were employed within six months after completing training.
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Performance Measures
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Reporting Period:
01/01/2021
to
12/31/2021
Row
Measures
Participants
Percentage
1
(
WIA
/
WIOA
)
Number of participants were served during the reporting period:
3
2
(
WIA
/
WIOA
)
Number of participants scheduled to complete the applicable program:
3
3
(
WIA
/
WIOA
)
Number of participants who completed the applicable program:
3
Percentage of
WIA
/
WIOA
'Completions':
100%
4
(
WIA
/
WIOA
)
Number of participants who completed the applicable program and are in unsubsidized employment in the 2nd quarter after exit based on wages:
2
Percentage of Employed
WIA
/
WIOA
Completers in 2nd Quarter:
67%
5
(
WIA
/
WIOA
)
Number of participants who completed the applicable program and are in unsubsidized employment in the 4th quarter after exit wages:
3
Percentage of Employed
WIA
/
WIOA
Completers in 4th Quarter:
100%
6
(
WIA
/
WIOA
)
Median quarterly wage of participants who have completed the applicable program and have 2nd quarter after exit wages:
9,951.00
7
(
WIA
/
WIOA
)
Number of participants who completed this program and attained a recognized Post-Secondary credential:
3
Percentage of
WIA
/
WIOA
Completers Who Attained a Credential:
100%
8
(All)
Number of individuals were served during the reporting period:
25
9
(All)
Number of individuals participating in the applicable program scheduled to complete the program:
25
10
(All)
Number of individuals who completed the program:
25
Percentage of ALL Completers:
100%
11
(All)
Number of individuals who completed the applicable program and are in unsubsidized employment in the 2nd quarter after exit wages:
17
Percentage of ALL Employed Completers in 2nd Quarter after exit:
68%
12
(All)
Number of individuals who completed the applicable program and are in unsubsidized employment in the 4th quarter after exit wages:
17
Percentage of ALL Employed Completers in 4th Quarter after exit:
68%
13
(All)
Median quarterly wage of individuals who have completed the applicable program and have 2nd quarter after exit wages:
9,776.00
14
(All)
Number of individuals who completed this program and attained a recognized Post-Secondary credential:
25
Percentage of ALL Completers Who Attained a Credential:
100%