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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

  • High School Diploma or Its Equivalent
  • 26 hours/40 weeks
  • 319092 - Medical Assistants
  • 07/31/2024
  • Full Time, Evening, Online

Service Costs

16,530.00
16,530.00
1,796.00
3,310.00
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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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