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Medical Coding Certificate at Front Range Community College

Medical Coding Certificate

at Front Range Community College

Denver Catalog

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-year (two-semester) Certificate in Medical Coding and enter the workforce. Students explore medical coding competencies. This certificate teaches students medical coding skills using the ICD classification system for hospitals, long-term care facilities, and physician practices. It prepares students for careers in health information management converting diagnoses and procedures from patient health records into the correct medical codes to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement.

Leads to

$46.3k careers

Costs

$4.5k

Takes

8 Months
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Example Career

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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Hourly Wage

$34,110

$46,320

$58,750

$16.4

$22.27

$28.25

Who do I Contact?

2190 Miller Drive
Longmont, CO 80501

Quick Facts

Location:  Longmont, CO

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  HybridWhite Background

Hours:  Part-time

Age:  18 and up