Medical Coding is a great career opportunity for a person who wants to work in the healthcare industry, but does not want to do hands on patient care. Medical coders work behind the scenes ' the business side of healthcare. A Professional Coder is detail oriented and works well doing research. Each time a patient receives treatment, a detailed record is maintained containing observations, medical or surgical interventions and treatment outcomes. Coders are responsible for assigning a code to each specific diagnosis or procedure. They consult classification manuals but also rely on their acquired knowledge of disease processes.

Accreditation

In the fall of 2005, the school gained accreditation status with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Cost : ($1.00)

Credits : 66