The Essential Skills of a Medical Coder
What you'll learn
- How to develop the essential skills of a medical coder
Requirements
- An interest in a medical coding career
- An interest in developing and refining your skill sets
Description
This course is designed to provide an exploration of the medical coding profession. This course details the essential skills of a medical coder and provides an overview of the profession. After completing this course the participant will be able to discern if they would like to pursue a career in medical coding.
Course Objectives:
I can communicate a definition of the profession of Medical Coding
I can identify the 4 essential skills of a medical coder
I have identified areas of strength and growth within my individual skillset
I have generated an action plan for my next steps as it pertains to the profession of medical coding
Who this course is for:
- Medical Coders
Instructor
- 4.4 Instructor Rating
- 22 Reviews
- 88 Students
- 1 Course
Tamra Simpson:
I am a K-12 Administrative Teacher on Special Assignment. I have a Masters in English Language Learning and Educational Leadership. I have worked to inform and change the landscape of educational policy in the state of California.
Yvonne Simpson:
Former Lead Outpatient Medical Records Specialist.
Accomplishments:
Led and managed Medical Record Technicians, Auditors, & Trainers for 12 years, while providing coding /documentation training to physicians and clinical ancillary staff.