Medical Coding Certificate Course (MCCP)

Overview

Medical coding specialists are essential to the efficient functioning of the healthcare industry. They use alphanumeric diagnostic and procedure codes to convey critical information about illnesses and treatment. By translating medical reports into standardized codes, information is transmitted with the efficiency that best serves patient and provider alike—so that patients' diagnoses are accurately communicated and providers' services paid.

Title	Medical Coding Certification Program
COURSE DURATION	50 Hours
COURSE AVAILABILITY	Weekend/Evening*
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION	English
PREREQUISITES	Graduate in Health care field/life sciences / FINAL YEAR STUDENTS

COURSE CONTENT

Job Oriented Training with Advance designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of health care setting asmedical record coder, Medical Records and Health Information Technicians. Students will learn to Review Medical records appending appropriate codes using CPT and ICD-10 / ICD-9-CM with HCPCS

COURSE OUTCOMES

1. Understand the Basics of Anatomy & Physiology, Medical terminologies, Medical records reviewing skills.
2. Understand the Medical Health Insurance and Reimbursement.
3. Proper Understanding and usage of current procedural terminology (CPT)
4. Proper understanding and usage of ICD-10-CM
5. HCPCS usage
6. NCCI edits review
7. ICD-10 overview

Study Materials Included

• Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology Training Manual
• Basic Medical Coding Training Manual for Beginners.