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PURPOSE: The program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of health care settings as entry level coder, medical record coder, coding technician, or coding clerks, medical coder/biller or Health Information Technician. PROGRAM CONTENT: This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of Theory, laboratory and clinical experiences. The following are the course offerings: Introduction to Health Care Anatomy and Physiology Medical Terminology Fundamentals of Disease Processes Medical Coding Systems & References Basics of Health Information Services Ethical and Legal Responsibilities Basic Data Processing Skills Safety/Security Procedures Medical Billing Clinical Rotation ENTRANCE/CLINICAL NEEDS: Basic Skills Test (TABE) Transcripts of High School Education/GED. The CCA exam candidates must have earned a United States high school diploma or the equivalent. Attend Orientation
Background Check successfully completed TIME: Day Class 8:00 am – 2:30 PM M-R Evening Class 5:30 pm – 10:30 PM M-R UNIFORMS: Students are required to wear the official school Uniform during the entire program (Class and Clinical). TRANSPORTATION: Students must provide their own transportation to and from the campus as well as all clinical settings BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENTS (TABE) Reading 11.0 A Level Math 9.0 A Level Language 11.0 A Level Basic skills levels required for awarding a Full Program Completer Certificate LABORATORY ACTIVITIES: Laboratory activities will be correlated with classroom activities and reinforced in the clinical area. CLINICAL ACTIVITIES: Clinical learning experiences in a medical facility or related areas are an integral part of this program. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: National certification as a CCA is part of the program curriculum. During the course of studies the student will take and pass the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) National Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification examination. New coders who earn the CCA immediately demonstrate competency in the field and are ready to enter the work force. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: The demand for Medical Coder/Billers has never been greater—and this need is expected to continue for some years to come. A Medical Coder/Biller should like to work with numbers, be detail-oriented, and have good eye-hand coordination to enter codes correctly and efficiently into the computer. SALARY: American Health Information Management Association states that 41% of its members who are certified coders/billers earned between $30,000 and $39,999, with an additional 25% making between $20,000 and $29,999. 19% earned over $40,000. NOTE: Different kinds of Financial Aid are available to eligible students and eligible programs. Applications and information regarding financial aid resources may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.
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