Inpatient Coding
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Inpatient coders are skilled in classifying medical data from patients records, generally in a hospital setting. The inpatient credential validates expert level knowledge and experience in abstracting information from the medical record for ICD-10CM and ICD-10PCS coding. These coding practitioners:
- Are knowledgeable about medical terminology, disease processes, and pharmacology
- Review patients' records and assign alpha numeric codes for diagnosis and procedures
- Understanding of outpatient reimbursement payment methodologies (OPPS)
- Strong ability to integrate coding and reimbursement rule changes in a timely manner to include updating the Charge Description Master(CDM), fee updates, and the Field Locators (FL) on the UB-04
Must possess a coding credential from AAPC or AHIMA to register for this course.
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At Medical Technical Institute, we specialize in coding education. You will have our undivided attention as you progress through our up-to-date, AAPC curriculum. You'll discover that Medical Technical Institute course materials are unique and up to date with coding standards. Our faculty consists of certified instructors. This unique course is formatted to address, through core courses, a means to facilitate uniformity of terms, and the structure and organization of medical coding in all aspects. Our programs foster student learning with opportunities to launch, enhance, or change careers in today's diverse society.
We know that choosing to further your education and build a new career is an important decision. We value our role as your education provider and want to prepare you to make a smooth transition into your new career. We guide you from start to finish and give you the tools you need to build a successful future.
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