Medical Coding: Certified Professional Coder, Certificate

Upon completion of a Certificate in Medical Coding: Certified Professional Coder, a student will be able to:

Science and Technology

• Interpret physician documentation and apply appropriate diagnoses and procedural codes.
• Analyze CMS Audit Tool to determine the appropriate Evaluation and Management code level of service. Utilize 3M Encoder to append appropriate modifiers and verify payable diagnoses.

Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

• Interpret all Coding concepts and research appropriately and accurately.
• Identify Coding issues and solve them.
• Maintain a balance between productivity and quality in their daily assignments.

 Professionalism

• Uphold professional and ethical standards
• Collaborate with colleagues in a respectful and positive manner

Communication

• Demonstrate professional written and verbal skills.