Additional Program Information Coding is one of the nation s fastest growing industries. Medical coders are responsible for accurately assigning diagnostic and procedural codes of information found in medical records. Coding is done to meet government standards that insurance companies and third-party payers must meet in order to receive maximum reimbursement for medical services.
Coders work in hospitals, clinics, government agencies, insurance companies, and medical offices.
The job requires organizational skills, computer and 10-key competency, and attention to detail, as well as the ability to prioritize multiple projects, to sit for long periods of time, and to communicate with a diverse population. Students should have keyboarding accuracy of 40 wpm on computers before enrolling in classes in this program. A minimum grade of C grade is required in all courses.