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Medical Coding Specialist Diploma
Medical Coding Specialist Diploma
at Ridgewater College
Minneapolis Catalog
This program prepares individuals to perform specialized data entry, analysis, classification, and record-keeping procedures related to medical diagnostic, treatment, billing, and insurance documentation. Includes instruction in medical records and insurance software applications, basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, data classification and coding, data entry skills, and regulations relating to government and private 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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