Medical Coding
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Who is a medical coder (patient record abstractor) ?
Medical coders read medical records and then convert the medical documentation into billing codes for each diagnosis, procedure and injury. Insurance companies and health plans use that coding to reimburse medical care providers. Besides supporting reimbursement, medical coding supports assessments of clinical care and medical research activity. There are two coding manuals, made up of over 1,000 codes.
How Do I Become a Medical Coder (PRA)?
The UCDHS Coding Education and Training Program in partnership with Sacramento City Unified School District provides a pathway for a career in coding. In preparation for a coding position, the following classes are offered:
Medical Terminology
Introduction to Computer Applications
Anatomy and Physiology Coding Internships
Basic/ Intermediate CPT and ICD-9 Coding
“Brown-Bag” and “Learn-at-Lunch” seminars
A well-trained medical coder ensures that all of the coding requirements for processing healthcare claims are met. In addition, a coder must also adhere to ethical principles relating to quality, truth, and accuracy in work performance and productivity. Many doors of opportunity are open to qualified medical doders. If this career path is of interest to you, we invite you to join our winning team of coding professionals.
We welcome you to a future in the health Information management profession as a certified coder
Here's the schedule for classes for summer 2008:
In-Patient Coding,
UCD Medical Center, T & Th 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Advanced Coding, UCD Medical Center , T-W-Th 5:30 -7:30 pm
Advanced Coding, UCD Medical Center, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Coding Evaluation, UCD Medical Center, W 5:30 - 8:30 pm
