Medical Coding Specialist-Physician Based
Develop skills and knowledge to to transform descriptions of
diseases, injuries, conditions, and procedures into numerical
designations in clinics insurance companies, and other medical
settings. Work with doctors, managers, and other healthcare
professionals to translate written terminology or descriptions into
a universal, common language. Learn medical terminology, word
processing, spreadsheet applications, and MediSoft computerized
patient accounting while using ICD-9-CM and CPT guidelines to
complete the HCFA 1500 from patient data abstracted from the
encounter form and medical record. This high-demand occupation
provides many opportunities for people who like attention to detail
and take pride in their work.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of core
course requirements.
To earn an Associate of Applied Science degree, you must complete
all requirements for the certificate program plus 15 credits of
General Education.
Transfer credit from other institutions will be considered upon validation of
transcript and course work.
Program Options
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Certificate of Completion
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Associate of Applied Science Degree
Other Program Info:
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Instructors:
Donna L. Maher
dmaher@rtc.edu
425-235-2352 x7815
Sheila May-Farley
smayfarley@rtc.edu
425-235-2352 x5973
Shannon Sharpe
ssharpe@rtc.edu
425-235-2352 x5598
Program Length:
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6 quarters
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1980 hours/104 credits
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Monday-Friday,
8:00AM - 2:30PM
Estimated Costs:
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Tuition $6,633.00
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Supplies $1,192.61
Enrollment:
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Students may enter at the beginning of fall, winter and spring quarters.
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