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Medical Coding Certificate

Program Highlights
  • 16 Week Program
  • Accredited
  • Instructor Assistance
  • Your Own Success Coach
  • Books Included in Tuition
Overview

This program teaches the fundamental medical coding skills for professional services (physicians, mid-level providers, etc) and prepares the student to take American Academy of Professional Coders™ (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder exam.

The program is designed to be completed in 16 weeks. The program covers CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding. Lakewood University teaches broad knowledge in reviewing and assigning the correct procedure and diagnosis codes for professional (physician) services.

Seek employment in various areas including medical offices, hospitals, clearinghouses, or insurance agencies as a Medical Coding Specialist! Medical coders review patient information for preexisting conditions, retrieve patient records for medical personnel, and work as a liaison between the health clinician and billing offices.

Lakewood University’s Medical Coding program will provide knowledge-based training and instruction on medical billing practices, electronic health records (EHR) data keeping, and insurance policies. You will learn Current Procedural Terminology and how to navigate through different types of coding systems.

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    • Describe the difference between Medicare Part A, B, C, and D
    • Locate and translate regulatory rules and regulations as they apply to medical billing and coding
    • Describe the structure of an ICD-10-CM code
    • Demonstrate the ability to navigate the layout of the ICD-10, CPT, & HCPCS manuals
    • Describe the layout and guidelines of the ICD-10, CPT, & HCPCS manuals
    • Illustrate the ability to abstract diagnostic statements from the medical record and differentiate between main and modifying terms and subterms in the coding manuals.
    • Choose diagnoses and procedures using the ICD-10, CPT, & HCPCS manuals, following chapter-specific guidelines.
    • Recognize the structure of an ICD-10-CM code.
    • Apply medical terminology to the medical coding process
    Program Outline

    Lakewood University’s Medical Coding Certificate is comprised of 600 clock hours which provides “hands-on” instruction on the following topics:

    Lesson Number

    Topic 

    Lesson 1

    Medical Terminology & NHA Registration

    Lesson 2 

    Reimbursement, HIPAA, & Compliance

    Lesson 3 

    ICD-10-CM & ICD-10-CM Outpatient Coding & Reporting

    Lesson 4 

    ICD-10-CM

    Lesson 5 

    ICD-10-CM

    Lesson 6 

    CPT and Level II National Codes/ Modifiers

    Lesson 7 

    Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services, Anesthesia/Surgery Guidelines, and General Surgery

    Lesson 8 

    Integumentary System/Musculoskeletal System

    Lesson 9 

    Respiratory System/Cardiovascular System

    Lesson 10 

    Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm/Digestive

    Lesson 11

    Urinary and Male Genital Systems/Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System, and Maternity Care and Delivery

    Lesson 12

    Endocrine and Nervous Systems/Eye, Ocular, Adnexa, Auditory, and Operating Microscope

    Lesson 13

    Radiology/Pathology/Laboratory

    Lesson 14

    Medicine

    Lesson 15 

    Inpatient Coding

    Lesson 16 

    Final Examination

     

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    State requirements

    A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government, and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state. Click here for contact information on state licensing/regulatory boards and certain professional licensing information.

    What You Receive

    Lakewood University provides everything you need for the Medical Coding Program. You will receive:

    • Comprehensive Medical Coding textbooks & study guides
    • Career search & time management guides
    • Open-book, online exams
    • Instructor guidance and unlimited tutoring
    • Your own Student Success Coach!
    • Access to our online library!
    • Networking with Lakewood’s active student and alumni social community
    Career Outlook

    The most recent data collected by the US Birea ofLabor Statistics can be found here: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm

    Program Cost
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    Pay in full
    Payment in full: $7,400.00    		Tuition: $7,400.00

    Lakewood University provides all textbooks, study guides, supplemental materials, achievement exams, and instructional support at no cost to the student.

    This is a 600 clock hour program with a tuition cost of $12.33 per clock hour (600 clock hours X $12.33 per clock hour = $7400.00 in tuition).

    Administrative Fees (in addition to the tuition above)

    Application Fee- $75 for degree programs; $0 for vocational programs

    Registration Fee – $200 for degree programs; $125 for vocational programs

    Library Fee – $100 per degree semester; $250 per vocational program term

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