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Professional Medical Coding & Billing with Applied PCS
Professional Medical Coding & Billing with Applied PCS
at South Louisiana Community College
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Train with South Louisiana Community College for a career in medical coding and learn the specialized skills you need to assign the standardized codes used to bill for healthcare services. Our program was built by experts with decades of experience to ensure you gain the skills you need to excel in this field, and your trainers are available by phone, email, and chat to help you learn the material.
National certification preparation – When you complete your course, you will be prepared to earn your Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) credentials and prove you have the skills employers are looking for. The additional PCS training included in our Professional Medical Coding and Billing with Applied PCS program puts you a step ahead in the job market because most entry-level coding certificates do not include this ICD-10-PCS training. With this course, you'll be prepared to work in both physician practices and hospitals, making you more flexible as you consider job options, as well as advancement opportunities.
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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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