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NIACC Medical Coding Diploma

Are you looking for a career with an outstanding future? If so, a Medical Coding Diploma will provide you with unlimited opportunities. This program is designed to prepare students to work specifically with the medical reimbursement process.

Medical coders read and review medical documentation provided by physicians and other health care providers in order to obtain detailed information regarding disease, injuries, surgical operations, and other procedures.This detailed information is translated into numeric codes. These medical codes are used extensively for reimbursement of hospital and physician claims for Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance payments, as well as a variety of statistical reports.

Career Opportunities

A wide variety of businesses provide employment opportunities:

• Physician Practices
• Chiropractic Offices
• Hospitals
• Nursing Facilities
• Insurance Companies
• Billing Service Companies

Employment Outlook

Medical coding is one of the fastest growing opportunities in health care. Continuous changes in the medical billing and coding industry have created an incredible demand for those trained in this area. As technology changes the world of medical records keeping, there will be an increased need for coders with the most current knowledge of new technologies.

For more information on the Medical Coding Diploma, please contact Diane Frank at 1-888-GO-NIACC, ext. 4252 or frankdia@niacc.edu