Medical Coding Specialist Program Overview
Students interested in medical coding training can learn the skills needed for entry-level employment in hospitals, medical offices, and insurance companies through hands-on training at Delta Technical College.
The Medical Coding Specialist Program instructors will use their expertise and in-the-field experience to train students on the analysis of medical records, charts, and other documents. Upon completion of the medical coding training, graduates should be able to perform the following tasks:
- Translate doctors’ notes and other documentation into numerical descriptions of illnesses and treatments
- Index diagnoses and procedures to provide information for reimbursement purposes
- Locate crucial information within medical records to provide precise coding
Delta Tech’s Medical Coding Specialist curriculum incorporates lessons about anatomy, medical terminology, etiology, pathology, and the symptoms and signs of various diseases.
For medical coding certification, students can sit for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam that is administered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) upon graduation from the Medical Coding Specialist Program.
*Not all programs and courses are available at all campuses.MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSLength:35 weeks (9 months)Hours:765 clock hours (includes 225 externship hours) / 135 additional outside clock hoursCredits:28 semester creditsWhen:Daytime and evening classes availableCompletion:DiplomaMEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST TRAINING CLASSES
- CPT & Modifiers
- Office Skills & Coding
- Administration & Coding
- Insurance Guidelines & Coding
- Insurance Claims & Coding
- Employment Prep and Certification & Externship
*Modules can be taken in any order; however, Medical Coding Externship will always be taken last by the student.