Medical Office Coding - Mt Hood Community College

Medical Office Coding from Mt Hood Community College is a Campus Certificate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Medical Coding is an important healthcare profession and is one of the few that does not require direct contact with patients. Coders may specialize by department or by disease depending on the type of employer. Coders will check medical charts for accuracy and completion, verify signatures, verify medical data in computers, clarify information or diagnosis by communicating with the provider, and assign the appropriate diagnosis and procedural codes. These codes are used for insurance and billing purposes. Students completing this certificate can find employment in hospitals, insurance companies, doctor\\\'s offices, professional coding firms, nursing homes, medical group practices, home health agencies, medical clinics, and temporary agencies. Students who complete this shorter term Medical Office Coding program can go to work and return.at any time to complete the Medical Office Specialist AAS degree. Program Outcomes At the completion of this program, the student should be able to: Differentiate the roles of the healthcare team, elements of successful leadership, and problem-solving strategies Discuss and use medical terminology Discuss verbal and nonverbal communication, including gender differences, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and the elements of speaking and listening Discuss the knowledge and skills required of a medical billing specialist/claims analyst Discuss the elements of billing and coding Complete a professional resume Explain job searches and correct interview techniques Use specialized computer programs (EMR), and the Microsoft Office suite View more details on Mt Hood Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.