Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, Minnesota

Medical Coding

Medical coding involves using nationally recognized coding systems to classify procedures and diagnoses related to medical treatment which is used in insurance claims processing. NTC’s Medical Coding certificate program prepares you to complete many of the procedures associated with billing for medical services. In addition to the emphasis on medical procedure coding, you’ll also receive training in medical billing processes including patient account management, diagnosis and procedures. We’ll help you develop the thorough understanding of medical terminology, human anatomy, physiology and human disease conditions necessary for anyone working on this field. Graduates of the program may be eligible to take one of the national coding certification exams.

Classroom and hands-on training will cover topics including:

• Medical office procedures
• Inpatient and outpatient coding
• Intro to anatomy and physiology
• Medical language applications

You may also want to consider our Medical Administrative Secretary Technology AAS degree to advance your medical career. Graduates who complete our AAS program have an in-depth understanding of all aspects of a medical office and are qualified candidates for office manager positions.

Employment

With your medical coding certificate, you will be prepared to perform medical coding duties in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, government agencies, public health, home health agencies, long-term care facilities and dental offices.

Find out more about a career in medical coding and records.