The Medical Coding Specialist program at CV Tech prepares students through training in administrative medical assisting, medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, medical coding, medical insurance, and electronic health records. This training prepares the student for employment in the medical office, in the medical billing and medical coding field, as well as an administrative medical assistant.
Occupations
- Medical Insurance/Billing Specialist
- Medical Coder
- Medical Office Assistant
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Patient Services Representative
Entry Level Salary Range
- $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
Licensure/Certification
- AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist
- AAPC Certified Professional Coder
- NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist
- NHA Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist
Resources
- Administrative Medical Assistant
- Medical Terminology and Anatomy for Medical Coding
- CPT - Step-By-Step
- CPT - Professional
- Icd-10-Cm/Pcs Coding
- Icd-10-Cm Expert for Hospitals
- Icd-10-Pcs Expert
- Insurance Handbook for The Medical Office
Local Program (Adult Only Program)
| Courses | Hours | OCAS |
| Administrative Medical Technology | 100 | Â |
| Medical Insurance | 160 | Â |
| Electronic Health Record | 60 | Â |
| Medical Terminology and Disease Processes for Medical Coding | 200 | Â |
| Medical Coding I | 240 | Â |
| Coding for Inpatient (Option 1) Coding for Outpatient (Option 2) | 240 | Â |
| Capstone/Employment Readiness | 120 | Â |
| Total Hours | 1120 | Â |
Suggested Entry Level Skills
- Keyboarding at 35 words per minute with 97% accuracy
- 10th grade reading level
- Basic math skills
Clothing Requirement
DETAILS
The Medical Coding Specialist program at CV Tech prepares students through training in administrative medical assisting, medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, medical coding, medical insurance, and electronic health records. This training prepares the student for employment in the medical office, in the medical billing and medical coding field, as well as an administrative medical assistant.
OCCUPATIONS
- Medical Insurance/Billing Specialist
- Medical Coder
- Medical Office Assistant
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Patient Services Representative
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE
- AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist CCS
- AAPC Certified Professional Coder
RESOURCES
Administrative Medical Assistant
Medical Terminology A Short Course Understanding Anatomy & Physiology
CPT – Step-By-Step
CPT – 2022 Professional
Icd-10-Cm/Pcs Coding
Icd-10-Cm 2022 Expert for Hospitals
Icd-10-Pcs 2022 Expert
Insurance Handbook for The Medical Office
MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST
| Courses | Hours |
| Administrative Medical Assisting | 80 |
| Medical Terminology | 60 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 120 |
| Medical Coding I | 240 |
| Coding for Inpatient Option 1 | 240 |
| Coding for Outpatient Option 2 | 240 |
| Medical Insurance | 120 |
| Electronic Health Record | 80 |
| Capstone / Employment Readiness | 60 |
| Total Hours | 1,000 |
