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Certified Professional Medical Coder
Certified Professional Medical Coders compile, process, and maintain patient files. They may also classify and enter patients’ medical information into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system.
Curriculum Overview
You will learn the basics of Professional Medical Coder procedures, including:
- Anatomy/Physiology
- Microbiology
- Patient Billing Computer Medisoft
- Patient to Payment
- Step by step medical coding
- International Classification of Disease (ICD9)
- International Classification of Disease (ICD10)
- Current Procedural Terminology
- HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System)
- Insurance Procedures
Additional Information
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Certified Professional Medical Coder can expect a median annual wage of $47,270, or $22.73 per hour.
Program Information
Open Enrollment
Days - Monday through Thursday
Program Length - 15 weeks
Course Delivery - In-Person
Program Requirements
Before you start this class, you must:
- Meet minimum TABE Reading (519) and Math (496) scores
- Complete prerequisite Patient Access Clerk (PAC) course here at the BEOC
For more information, contact Admissions
Phone
716-645-1900
If you send an email, please include your last name, first name, and the program in the subject line of your email.