Guide to Online Medical Coding Courses

There are ample opportunities for advancement for individuals interested -- or currently employed -- in the clerical area of the healthcare field. Healthcare facilities, such as doctors’ offices, clinics, hospitals or rehabilitation centers, all require employees who are knowledgeable in medical coding. Read on for a number of reputable online medical coding courses that are available as non-credit, continuing education through numerous colleges and universities.

This online medical coding courses offer 24 hour access for the student's convenience and flexibility. They provide the student with knowledge of medical practice settings, specialty fields, and also legalities and ethics, such as HIPPA mandates.

The studies are module courses in:

• Introduction to Healthcare
• Compliance Law & Ethics
• Medical Terminology
• Diagnostic Coding
• Procedural Coding
• Insurance Billing & Collections
• CCA Preparation.

Windows Vista and Adobe are required for downloading materials. The cost may vary according to university, but is an affordable average of $1,595 for 240 hours of study.

Gatlin provides direct loan assistance with a payment plan. Military tuition assistance, or the Montgomery GI Bill for Veteran Affairs approved courses, may assist not only military personnel and veterans, but also military spouses and dependants. Additional tax credits may also apply.

Accredited by the Distance Education & Training Council (DETC), online medical coding courses from this institution provide an approximate nine months of study in the fields of:

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Medical Terminology
• Medical Office Procedures
• Medical Computer Applications
• Medical Insurance Principals
• ICD-9-CM and CPT Coding

This interactive online medical coding course provides the student with assignments, lectures, discussions and an electronic library, while flexible modules of each class are available at a self paced convenience.

Financial aid, student loans and military assistance may be available to the qualifying student. Since this medical coding online course is a non-credit continuing education program provided through the college or university, the institution must be contacted for further assistance.

The completion of either of these online medical coding courses prepares the student for certification with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

http://www.gatlineducation.com/course_catalog.html

http://www.alliedhealthinstitute.edu/online_training_courses/medical_coding_specialist/