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Carol Bancroft Morley, PT, MEd
Program Coordinator
bancroft@dtcc.edu
As a medical coder you will manage and classify medical data by assigning a specialized code to each diagnosis and procedure found in a patient's medical record. These codes designate data such as diseases, operations, diagnostic procedures, and therapies. This information is reported to other health care professionals and insurance companies. Skilled coders know medical terminology, standard coding classifications, and medical record keeping software.

You'll Learn

» Medical terminology used in anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and surgical procedures

» The use of computers in managing patient records

» Coding classification systems such as CPT and ICD-9

» Current medical recordkeeping software

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You'll Earn

» The option to work in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, HMOs, ambulatory care, mental healthcare, rehabilitation/long-term facilities, insurance companies, utilization review agencies, and large group and private medical offices

» Promotions to supervisory and management positions are possible

» Career growth potential through further certification and education

» A career where your skills are in demand-employment opportunities for skilled medical coders have consistently exceeded supply