MEDICAL CODING CERTIFICATION
| Rank | Certification | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) | NHA |
| 2 | Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) | AHIMA |
| 3 | Certified Professional Coder (CPC) | AAPC |
| 4 | Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) | AHIMA |
- Advanced ICD-10-CM Code Set Training
- Advanced Neurology and Neurosurgery Coding Course
- Behavioral Health Coding Training
- Dental Billing and Coding with Medical Cross Coding
- EHR and EMR Specialist Course
- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Online Training.
- Home Health Coding Course
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) Coding
- Skilled Nursing Facility Coding Course
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
- CD-10-CM
- ICD-10-PCS
MEDICAL CODING SCOP AND SALARY
The scope for medical coders is widely increasing, with the employment of medical coders projected to grow 15 percent by 2024. Medical coders can work in every type of health care facility like hospitals, clinics, medical facilities, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, physicians’ offices, medical laboratories, etc. Medical coders can be employed as-
- Medical Records Coordinator.
- Coder
- Medical Coding Specialist.
- Medical Billing Specialist
- Medical Records Technician
- Health Information Specialist
- Medical Records Clerk
- Health Information Clerk
The average initial salary earned by a medical coder is Rs 4-6 lakhs per year andexperienced medical coders can earn upto INR 15 lakh per year. In the USA, entry-level positions start at an average of $35,000 (INR 2583162) per year while experienced workers can make up to $58,000 (INR 4280669) per year.
MEDICAL CODING COURSE SKILLS
- ICD-10
- CPT coding
- Microsoft Proficiency
- Customer billing
- Health information technology
- Inpatient coding
- Outpatient coding
- ICD-9
- Anatomy
- HCPCS coding
- Clinical documentation
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