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Employment in health information technology occupations will grow by 20 percent between 2008 and 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. While job prospects as a whole are quite favorable, the BLS specifically references certification as a preference among many potential employers for these occupations. The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is one agency that offers entry and advanced level certifications, including the certified coding specialist or CCS certification for electronic medical records coders.
Coastal Carolina offers five (5) Medical Office Certificate programs. Three of the programs lead to national certification.
National Certification Programs
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Program
Offered both online and in a seated classroom, this comprehensive program leads to national Certified Professional Coder® (CPC®) certification. Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) credential is the gold standard for medical coding in physician office settings and held by more than 60,000 coding professionals. CPC®’s are critical to compliant and profitable medical practices and typically earn 20% more than non-certified coders.* The CPC® increases your chances of being hired and retained in a competitive job market.
A Certified Professional Coder has proven by rigorous examination and experience that they know how to read a medical chart and assign the correct diagnosis (ICD-9), procedure (CPT®), and supply (HCPCS Level II) code for a wide variety of clinical cases and services.
Begin a new career and open the door to an exciting medical field.This five-month program has been designed to meet the health care industry’s growing need for professionals with billing, coding, and insurance processing skills. The class includes modules of Medical Terminology, Medical Coding, Medical Insurance, Advanced Medical Coding, National Certification Preparation, and Employability Skills.
328 hours. $175 (Additional Insurance fee of up to $1.00 due at registration.)
Inpatient Hospital Facility Medical Coding
This online program leads to a Certified Coding Specialists (CCS) certificate. The CCS certification is the more advanced of two available medical records coding certifications. The first certification, the Certified Coding Associate (CCA), covers basic coding terminology and procedures, while the CCS identifies more advanced medical coders. CCS coders possess advanced skills in International Classification of Diseases, 9th Edition; Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM); and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding systems and possess advanced knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and pharmacology. CCS coding specialists generally work in a hospital setting reviewing patient records and assigning numeric codes to procedures and diagnoses before submitting data to insurance companies or government Medicare or Medicaid specialists. Coders working in a physician's office or medical clinic who have additional experience in Healthcare Common Procedures Coding System (HCPCS) Level II can receive the Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) certification.
Medical Language Specialist
Completion of these two courses will lead to Registered Medical Transcriptionist (RMT) certification. The RMT exam is a voluntary credentialing exam for individuals who wish to become Registered Medical Transcriptionists. The RMT exam is designed to assess competency in medical transcription by determining if a candidate has the core knowledge and skills needed to practice medical transcription effectively in today’s healthcare environment.
Required courses:
- Medical Terminology and Anatomy for Coders/Billers and Transcriptionists (available both seated and online)
- Medical Transcription I, II, and III
Who should take this exam?
- MTs who are recent graduates of medical transcription education programs
- MTs with fewer than 2 years’ experience in acute care
- MTs working in a single-specialty environment (ie, private practice, clinic, radiology, pathology, etc.)
Other Programs
Medical Coding & Billing – Evening Program
Take the following two courses leading to national CPC certification
- Medical Terminology and Anatomy for Coders/Billers and Transcriptionists
- Medical Billing and Coding
Medical Office Staff Certification
Earn the Basic Medical Office Staff Certification by completing the following three courses (these classes are also available online)
- Medical Terminology and Anatomy for Coders/Billers and Transcriptionists
- Medical Billing and Coding
Additional Class Offerings
Administrative Medical Assistant
Administrative Medical Assistants play a wide range of roles in today’s medical offices and facilities. This course is designed to give students an opportunity to learn and gain skills necessary for the growing job market. Through a combination of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on application, this class will explore the specialized skills required and build upon a body of knowledge that will aid students entering into this profession.
120 Hours $175 (Insurance $1.00)
Medical Coding Internship Online
This online course simulates actual on-the-job experience working for over 60 physicians from different specialties and completing 500 reports. There are 18 modules that cover every area of the CPT Manual. At the end of the course, students have the ability to print a Portfolio which will enable them to demonstrate Coding proficiency with a potential employer. Coding time is tracked throughout the entire course to measure speed and accuracy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Program (300+ hours) or 2+ years experience in the Medical Billing and Coding field working with CPT, HCPCS and ICD-9-CM codes.
180 hours. $175 (Insurance $0.25)
Please refer to the current Continuing Education OnCourse Schedule for dates and time and additional course descriptions.
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