Medical Coding

Grays Harbor College ETPL
This program presents a comprehensive systems approach to the study of selected roots, prefixes, and suffixes; principles of word building; study of diagnostic, operative, and symptomatic terms of the various systems of the body. There is an emphasis on accurate spelling and pronunciation of all medical terms. Study includes common medical abbreviations, selected eponyms, clinical laboratory and radiology procedures with associated terminology for each body system. Also provides knowledge and skill in organizing and processing medical bills using industry standard coding methods and manually completed CMS billing forms; hands-on coding in ICD diagnostic coding, CPT Level I procedural coding and HCPCS Level II coding, covering a wide variety of medical specialties.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,296.82

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Aberdeen, Online, Grays Harbor College Columbia Education Center - Ilwaco, Grays Harbor College Riverview Center - Raymond

Instructional methods

In-Person Variable Sites, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

11

Credits

154

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Achievement

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

READ 090 or placement in college level reading

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Top industries for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Student characteristics

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.