Career Details

Medical Coder

Description

Medical Coders work in physicians' offices, hospital, urgent care center, billing companies, insurance companies and many more places. Their main duty is to specifically review patient reports and accurately code using current procedural terminology and international classification of disease. Medical coders must accurately code for processing claims and must ensure that the codes used are active and current, moreover, the medical coder must also stay updated with changes in the medical codes.  Medical Coders must follow Coding procedures and guidelines. They collaboratively work with billing departments to process claims and communicate with insurance companies in reference to coding related issues. Medical Coders are also required to contact providers as needed with questions on treatments and procedures.

Certifying Organization

American Education Certification Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Ten Key

Certifying Organization

Learn 2 Type.com, Inc.

Type

E - Skill

Certificate name

Certified Outsourcing Specialist: Transaction Processing

Certifying Organization

International Association of Outsourcing Professionals

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Information Technology Specialist - Computational Thinking

Certifying Organization

Pearson

Type

A - Core

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