MEDICAL CODING CERTIFICATION

Careers in healthcare are on the upswing. The field of medical coding and billing in particular is witnessing a boom. A career in this field can be advantageous in more ways than one- handsome earnings, great advancement prospects, a wide variety of work settings to choose from, to name a few.

Why Get Certified?

While it is not mandatory to be certified, it is certainly very beneficial for job and work prospects. Showing that you have been certified gives confidence to clients and hiring managers that you possess the essential knowledge and skills to get the job done.

This certification comes with everything you need including an in-depth online courseware with plenty of examples and expert tips. The course usually takes 2-4 weeks to complete, after which you can take the online test from your own device. You receive an online transcript as well as a hard copy certificate delivered at your physical address. We also provide highly responsive feedback to hundreds of employee verification requests annually. Taking this certification could be the smartest move for your career.

Syllabus

• Introduction to HCPCS Level II
• Introduction to CPT Basics
• Introduction to E/M
• Introduction to Anesthesia and General Surgery
• Introduction to the Integumentary System
• Introduction to Orthopedics
• Introduction to Cardiology and the Cardiovascular System
• Introduction to OB/GYN
• Introduction to Radiology, Pathology, and Laboratory
• Introduction to Medicine
• Introduction to Billings and Collections
• Introduction to Filing the Claim Form
• Introduction to Payments
• Introduction to Inpatient Coding

Career Prospects for Medical Coders

Medical coders find employment in physician offices, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, home health agencies, telehealth companies, labs and imaging centers, medical equipment vendors, insurance companies, government agencies, billing companies, risk adjustment vendors, and healthcare consulting firms.