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Medical Billing and Coding
Medical Billing and Coding
at Laurel Ridge Community College
Washington, D.C. Catalog
This certificate prepares students to fill medical billing and coding positions, such as medical billing assistant, medical coder, or medical insurance specialist. Provides fundamental knowledge and skills associated with insurance billing and coding. The curriculum includes courses in college composition, medical coding, and reimbursement, and medical office booking and insurance.
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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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$35,080
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Admission Requirements This program requires students to enter with the following requisite skills: - Demonstrated minimum keyboarding skill of 40 wpm. - Prior to student internships or student employment, satisfactory completion of criminal background check and drug screen may be required (varies by employer).