Courses

Medical Coding Specialist

Medvance Institute-Houston

The Medical Coding Specialist (MCS) program is designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills in health information coding which is transforming verbal descriptions of disease, injury and procedures into numeric codes. The Medical Coder analyzes health records, prepares bills, completes insurance forms correctly, and assigns codes to appropriately determine medical billing.

The Medical Coder is an integral member of the healthcare team. Administering appropriate billing requires the capturing of accurate and timely data. Coding professionals fulfill this need as key players in the healthcare workplace. A Medical Coder has the ability to negotiate and communicates effectively with physician and insurance companies regarding appropriate medical charges.

Skills Gained

Graduates gain the knowledge and skills to work in physician's offices including specialty offices of urologists, cardiologists, and ophthalmologists.

Graduates are also qualified to work for:

Hospitals
Surgical Centers
Cancer Treatment Centers
X-Ray and Ultrasound Diagnostic Centers
Insurance and Billing Companies
Health Maintenance Organizations
Community and State Medical Providers
Medical Coding Specialists can be self-employed.

Career Opportunities
Medical Coding specialists are in very high demand among the allied health occupations. Employment for medical coders is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2010, due to rapid growth in the number of medical tests, treatments, and procedures.
- U.S. Department of Labor
This program is offered at these campuses:
West Palm Beach, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Stuart, Florida
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Cookeville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Houston, Texas