ATA Programs

Medical Coding

Medical Coding is a great career opportunity for someone who wants to work behind the scenes on the business side of healthcare, instead of hands-on with patient care.

Each time a patient receives treatment, a detailed record is maintained containing observations, medical or surgical interventions and treatment outcomes. Coders are responsible for assigning a code to each specific diagnosis or procedure. They consult classification manuals, but they also rely on their acquired knowledge of disease processes. Medical Coders are detail-oriented and enjoy doing research.

ATA's Medical Coding program is a 17-month program that consists of 66 core credits and 24 concentration credits.

Sample Courses

  • ANA 101 Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits)
  • COD140 & 141 Basic and Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding (4 credits each)
  • COD 155 & 160 AAPC Professional Coding (10 credits)

Career Choices

  • Doctors’ offices
  • Hospitals
  • Urgent/Immediate care centers
  • Insurance companies
  • Physician billing services

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Standard Occupations Classification (SOC)

More information about careers and occupations can be found at O*NET (http://www.onetcenter.org), the nation's primary source of occupational information. Use the link below to learn more about Occupational Associates Degree Medical Professional - Medical Coding Hospital or Occupational Associates Degree Medical Professional - Medical Coding (outpatient):
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2071.00

Medical Coders are detail-oriented people who code patient records.

Medical Coders are detail-oriented people who code patient records.

 

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