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  • Sarah Wright, MBA, RHIA, CPC
  • 217-234-5355 or email us
  • Webb Hall - Room 011

Medical Coding Specialist (CRT.MCS)

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Become an asset to any medical service with the Medical Coding Specialist Certificate. These programs present a comprehensive study of both diagnostic and procedural coding using nationally recognized ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding. The classes you take will prepare you for employment in any medical facility. Once you’ve finished the program, you have the option to sit for coding exams available through national organizations such as the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

In Medical Coding, you will have an opportunity to choose hospital and clinical setting internships or complete the hospital and clinical certificate prep classes. If your internship is set in an office setting, you will receive credit for the one hour internship course. The certificate prep classes provide you with practice tests to help prepare them to sit for the CPC (Certified Professional Coder) credential and the CCA (Certified Coding Associate) credential.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical records specialists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. (Source: bls.gov)

Meet the Faculty

Sarah Wright, Business Instructor/Program CoordinatorSarah Wright, MBA, RHIA, CPC – Business Instructor/Program Coordinator, Office Professional – Medical

 

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Program Options

The programs are all offered online.

Hands On Experience

Throughout the course of your classes, you will become proficient with the following software and code set books:

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • ICD-10-CM PCS
  • Express Scribe
  • CPT
  • EncoderPro
  • ICD-9-CM
  • HCPCS

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Lake Land College is committed to developing and maintaining an environment for students, employees and college community that embraces and actively supports diversity, equity and inclusion. We aspire to be an institution where the quality of education and work environment are enhanced and enriched by an inclusive campus community that encourages multiple perspectives and the free exchange of ideas.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Lake Land College is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment that promotes equal opportunity, that is free from discrimination and harassment and that prohibits sex discrimination under Title IX, in any education program or activity, including in admission and employment. Individuals may report questions or concerns to the Office of the Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator 217-234-5210. See Board Policy 11.01 for the College's complete Equal Opportunity Notice of Non-Discrimination.

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