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Medical Office/Billing
Medical Coding Courses-Basic and Advanced Description

Basic Medical Coding
8-Weeks
Cost: $550 if taken as a single class

Class Time: Tuesday Nights Only; Instructor led course 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Prerequisites:

1. Currently enrolled in Career Cores: Medical Office/Billing program and have completed the Medical Terminology course, or:

2. Individuals with one year of medical office or one year medical billing experience may receive credit for Medical Office/Billing courses and qualify to enroll in Medical Coding Basic and Advanced classes only.

The class format is designed to help the beginner coder learn and understand the concept of coding a diagnostic report. Instruction includes learning the numerical coding system that is assigned to patient procedures and diagnoses. It provides in-depth understanding how this information is used for financial reimbursement for medical procedures and visits.

Advanced Medical Coding
8-Weeks
Cost: $550 if taken as a single class

Class Time: Thursday Nights Only; Instructor led course 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Prerequisites
1. Individuals with one year medical billing experience may receive credit for Medical Office/Billing courses and qualify to enroll in Medical Coding Basic and Advanced classes only, or:
2. AT least 70% completed in the Career Cores: Medical Office/Billing program.

This course will emphasize the rules and guidelines on the ICD-9-CM coding manual. This course benefits individuals who work or want to work as a medical biller, medical coder, and/or medical assistant. The course is designed to help the experienced coder gain additional knowledge and practice on their speed in preparation for the coding certification exam. The instructor provides scenarios which help the student continue his/her knowledge in the field of medical coding.