Overview: This program will prepare students to sit for the Certified Coding Specialist exam offered through AHIMA. After you are certified, you'll be eligible for jobs as a Medical Coding Specialist, a career that is in high demand right now in South Carolina.
What is a Medical Coding Specialist?
All medical facilities, including doctor's offices, hospitals, and labs, need someone to manage insurance claims, invoices, and payments. As a medical billing and coding specialist, you will be a liaison between your employer and the insurance companies of your patients. This type of work is great for detail-oriented people who are very organized. Your work may include:
Correctly coding medical services, procedures, diagnoses, and treatment
Updating rejected claims
Preparing and sending invoices
Tracking payments
Calling patients and insurance companies about outstanding bills
Billing and Coding, Defined
Billing refers to creating invoices, sending claims to insurance companies, and then billing patients for any leftover balance that the insurance did not cover. Coding means converting a doctor's diagnostic notes into a set of codes for record-tracking and billing purposes. These codes are industry-standard and may include:
CPT Codes
Current Procedural Terminology
Used to identify procedures and examinations performed by a medical professional.
ICD-10 Codes
International Classification of Diseases
Used for medical diagnoses.
HCPCS
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
Used for medical devices and supplies or non-physician services.
About the Program:
What will my courses be like?
You'll take classes on medical terminology, coding, and billing. Clinical and legal issues that you may encounter will be covered, and you'll have a chance to work through case studies to get a feel for issues that may come up in the field.
What happens after I complete the program?
Once you complete this certificate program, you will be eligible to take the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) exam from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The CCS certification is a natural progression for professionals experienced in coding inpatient and outpatient records.
Employment opportunities in SC include positions in any medical facility, including hospitals and doctors’ offices.
Why choose MTC?
We understand that most students are interested in completing their education quickly so that they can get into the workforce. Our streamlined programs offer speed without sacrificing quality. Here's why MTC is a great choice for most students:
Campuses located throughout the Midlands, so there's always one near you
Instructors who are experts in their field
Competitive pricing and some financial aid available for training students
Requirements
Students must successfully complete the Medical Terminology course with a minimum grade of “C” to enter this program.
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57.14
14.29
90.00
100.00
6291.45
NOTE: "N/A" indicates that there is insufficient data and/or a program served fewer than ten WIOA students to calculate the performance measures at this time.