Medical Coding
Central Portland Workforce Training Center | 503-731-6633 | ihp@pcc.edu
Basic Hybrid and Professional Online Coding Programs
New! Professional Medical Coding Course Online/Distance Learning
Put your home computer to good use and learn medical coding and billing online. It's never been easier! You can train online for a career as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC). Our medical coding course prepares you for the "Certification for Professional Coding Examination." The program is taught from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) curriculum. This training provides a measurable level of knowledge and expertise in reviewing and adjudicating for coding of services, procedures, and diagnoses on medical claims in the physician-office setting and hospitals. This curriculum provides sound knowledge of medical coding rules and regulations along with keeping current on issues regarding medical coding, compliance, and reimbursement. Prerequisites: Must have medical terminology. In addition, you must have either one year experience in a healthcare setting, or 80 credit hours of training in a related field.
Class Schedule
New! This course will be offered again Winter Term. For more information call 503 731-6673.
Instructor-led / Hybrid Basic Coding & Insurance Billing Class
This distance course hybrid will allow interested students the option of some classroom-based instruction at a PCC campus. Basic Coding & Insurance Billing will help prepare entry level workers for work in this growing field. Students will learn about the health care system, including laboratory, surgical and imaging terms. It explores the basic medical word structure and terms that relate to the body. ICD-9-CM and CPT coding for services furnished by physicians, clinics and hospitals are covered. Current insurance regulations, medical procedures and coding requirements as they affect reimbursement are explored. Required texts. After registering, log onto the Distance Education website.
Class Schedule
Resources
- Interested in seeking certification in the Health Information Management area? See AHIMA and AAPC.
- Involved in a Portland Metro area One Stop or are you a Dislocated Worker? The PCC Career Pathways Training program may help you.
- Interested in seeking certification in AAPC medical coding? Please visit CLIMB for Health Professionals New Online Course that prepares professionals for the Coding Certification Examination.
