Professional Medical Coder
Medical coding has become one of the most sought after occupations in any industry. Professional coder's are responsible for having a good understanding of the disease process, and clinical procedures in order to apply accurate identifying codes that are submitted for reimbursement of services. Professional Coder's can be found in multiple healthcare settings including private practice offices, ambulatory facilities, and hospital facilities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for certified medical coders will increase 22 percent through the year 2022. The 2016 median income for a certified medical coder was between $29,360-$51,850, this varies depending on location and experience level.
What's in this program? This program provides students with a complete, comprehensive training experience. The program has been broken down into three individual sections, Medical Terminology, Medical Coding, and ICD-10 Coding. Each section will cover the necessary skills to pass the included national certification and pursue entry level employment. In this program, students will gain basic skills in medical terminology as well as a mastery knowledge of how to properly code using the current CPT, ICD, and HCPCS systems.
To register and get more information you will be directed to our online provider World Education
The University of Texas at Arlington in partnership with World Education offers a wide verity of self-pace online certificate courses. To get a complete list of courses please visit our website at:
https://uta.worldeducation.net
