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Medical Coding Specialist
Medical Coding Specialist
at C-TEC of Licking County
Columbus Catalog
Prepare for a career as a medical coder. This program provides the coding, medical terminology, and anatomy/physiology skills required to become an entry-level medical coder. Includes ICD-10 CM coding skills for outpatient physical settings, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Level II Healthcare Common Procedure Coding Systems (HCPCS), Medicare fraud/abuse, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), and Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs).
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Medical Records Specialists
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
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