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Online Medical Billing & Coding Program
Online Medical Billing & Coding Program
at Roseville Adult School
Sacramento Catalog
Medical billing and coding specialists translate medical procedures and diagnoses into standardized codes for billing and insurance purposes. They commonly work in hospitals, clinics, and doctors' offices, and many have the flexibility to work from home. (Note: This program is not to be confused with a computer coding course.)
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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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