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2007-2008
Program Sheet
About the Career
A medical coding specialist reviews medical documentation provided
by physicians and other health care providers and translates this into numerical
codes. The coding specialist assigns and sequences diagnostic procedural
codes using universally recognized coding systems. Several uses of coded
data are for payment of healthcare claims, statistics and medical research.
Career Outlook
Employment opportunities are expected to be strong because of rapid growth in
the number of medical tests, treatments, and procedures that will be increasingly
scrutinized by health insurance companies, regulators, courts, and consumers.
In addition, changing government regulations and the growth of managed care have
increased the amount of paperwork involved in filing insurance claims.
Schedule
Varies–visit gotoltc.edu/classlisting to
see a copy our classes being offered.
Length of time to complete Medical Coding Specialist coursework
One year, additional time required for general studies coursework.
General Studies
Classes are offered evenings and online in fall, spring and summer. Work these
courses into your schedule based upon your intended date of graduation. Plan
your general studies classes—check out the General
Studies 2007-08 Learning Options. Medical Terminology, a general studies
requirement, is recommended as one of the first courses if not currently employed
in the health care field.
Starts
August, January and June.
Approximate Costs
•$97.05 per credit (resident)
•$594.25 per credit (out-of-state resident)
•Online class fee is $10 per credit
•Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms,
health-related exams, etc)
Medical Coding Specialist Coursework–12 credits
| Course Title |
Credits |
Delivery Method |
Offered |
| Introduction to the Health Record |
1 |
Blended |
Fall 2007 |
| CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) |
3 |
Online |
Fall 2007 |
| Health Care Reimbursement |
2 |
Online |
Fall 2007 |
| Human Diseases for the Health Professions |
3 |
Online |
Spring 2008 |
| ICD-9-CM Coding |
3 |
Online |
Spring 2008 |
General Studies Requirements (6 credits):
Medical Terminology—3 credits
Body Structure and Function OR General Anatomy and Physiology—3 credits
Want more information?
•Submit your questions online.
•Email info@gotoltc.edu
•Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109
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