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Medical Coding Specialist Diploma

Medical Coding Specialist Diploma at Milwaukee Area Technical College

Medical Coding Specialist Diploma

at Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee Catalog

You will be prepared as an entry-level coding specialist after learning medical diagnosis and procedure codes using two coding systems used for billing and data collection. Graduates can be certified through the American Health Information Management Association and the American Academy of Professional Coders. Employment opportunities exist in hospitals, clinics and physicians' offices. You can earn the Healthcare Customer Service certificate on your way to completing this technical diploma. Your credits can be applied toward completing the Health Information Technology associate degree.

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$58.1k careers

Costs

$5.6k

Takes

12 Months
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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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$58,060

$74,280

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Who do I Contact?

700 W. State Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233

Quick Facts

Location:  Milwaukee, WI

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  Online

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up