MEDICAL CODING - ADVANCED

Program Overview

This course is designed to introduce students to advance coding applications and methodologies. A Certificate in Advanced Medical Coding will verify that you have been formally trained to utilize CPT and ICD-9-CM classification systems.

Students must have earned their career diploma in Medical Coding and Billing or completed a Medical Coding and Billing Certificate program before enrolling in this course.

Your course includes:

HIT 204 Medical Coding 2
The Medical Coding 2 course utilizes the application of the CPT and ICD-9-CM classification systems to code diagnoses and procedures.

Study Guide: Medical Coding 2
Textbook: Clinical Coding Workout 2008

Computer specifications: You will need access to a Microsoft® Windows®-based computer to complete this program. The Continuing Education Center recommends the following as minimum specifications: Pentium® II or better processor, using Microsoft® Windows® XP or later.  You will also need to have access to the Internet, an email account, and Microsoft® Office 2007 to complete portions of this program.

You will need access to a Microsoft® Windows®-based computer (running Windows Vista or later) and the Internet in order to complete your program with the Continuing Education Center.

A High School Diploma or GED is required to enroll in this program.

We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.

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