• Medical Training Institute of New York
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Advanced Medical Coding Specialist and Auditing

Course Overview

The Advanced Medical Coding and Auditing Program at the Medical Training Institute of New York prepares students for careers in healthcare settings like medical offices, hospitals, and clinics.

This program focuses on applying advanced coding principles using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes. Students will analyze source documents and assign the correct codes based on real-world medical reports. They will work with more complex coding scenarios, such as pacemaker implantations, and practice coding using auditing tools.

The course emphasizes the practical application of coding principles and auditing techniques, helping students develop the skills needed for medical coding and auditing roles. Auditing review reports are provided for each chapter, simulating real job conditions.

The Advanced Medical Coding and Auditing Program at the Medical Training Institute of New York uses competency-based instruction to ensure students master skills directly applicable to professional coding and auditing practices.

This approach focuses on student performance and mastery, emphasizing practical application in real-world job settings. Students will problem-solve, apply coding principles, and demonstrate their knowledge through hands-on activities, with less reliance on traditional lectures.

Competency-based lessons simulate actual career expectations, requiring students to think and perform like professionals in medical coding and auditing. Students will develop key skills in service coding (CPT, HCPCS), diagnosis coding (ICD-10-CM), and reimbursement, while also applying their knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.

The program emphasizes active involvement, including group work, presentations, and projects, ensuring students are prepared to meet industry standards in coding and auditing.

Program Summary

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

The students will apply CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes to a wide variety of subspecialty areas:

  • Evaluation and Management Services
  • Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Pathology and Laboratory
  • Integumentary System
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Digestive System, Hemic/Lymphatic System, and Mediastinum/Diaphragm
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Respiratory System
  • Urinary, Male Genital, and Endocrine Systems
  • Female Genital System and Maternity Care/Delivery
  • Nervous System
  • Eye and Auditory Systems
  • Anesthesia

WHO WILL BENEFIT

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Those Considering Coding and Auditing

Coding is a great career choice for anyone who wants to be in a non-patient-facing position within the healthcare industry. It also offers the benefits of working from home and having a very flexible schedule

Coders can work in various settings including hospitals. outpatient clinics, urgent care facilities, nursing homes, treatment centers, physician offices, and insurance companies. There are also multiple outsourcing agencies that employ coders to work remotely for a variety of clients.

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Aspiring Medical Professionals

Working as a Coder gives many of us our first taste of working in the medical field. You might gain inspiration to continue that career path and get a more in-depth understanding of the medical world. It's okay to share this desire with your interviewer. It shows your dedication to the field and a willingness to learn

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Job Stability

The demand for medical coders is growing. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects this field to grow by 22% through 2026, About 34,300 openings for medical records and medical coding specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire

Schedule of Sessions Options

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Morning Schedule

The day program is 48 weeks long. Students attend classes 16 hours a week attending classes Monday through Thursday.

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Evening Schedule

The evening program is 48 weeks long. Students complete 16 hours a week attending classes Monday through Thursday.

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Weekend Schedule

The weekend program is 48 weeks long, and students complete 16 hours a week attending classes on Saturday and Sunday.

Frequently asked questions about Medical Coders

What is the difference between a Medical Coder and a Medical Biller?
Medical Coders and Medical Billers work together to make sure that healthcare providers receive payment for their claims. Medical Coders work behind the scenes to translate medical records into a series of codes, making it easy for insurers to quickly confirm or deny a claim. After completing a patient’s file, Medical Coders pass the information to Medical Billers, who communicate with patients and insurance representatives about the outstanding balance associated with an account. If an insurance provider denies a claim, Medical Billers prepare invoices for patients to pay out -of-pocket and arrange payment plans when necessary.
What are the daily duties of a Medical Coder?
Medical Coders usually work standard office hours alongside other medical office staff. After a patient completes their visit, the Medical Coder reads their chart or file and classifies the information from their appointment into different categories. If they are unsure about the type of code for a certain treatment, the Medical Coder references medical coding guidelines and researches the correct code. They carefully put the codes in sequence and submit them to the patient’s insurance provider or to the Medical Biller on their staff. If there is an issue with a submission, they review existing codes and document any corrections.
Do Medical Coders have different responsibilities in different industries?
Medical Coders have the same basic role regardless of what kind of medical office they work in, but they can use different types of coding systems for various specialties. Most standard Medical Coders use three main codes: International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Technology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPS). Many types of specialized medical offices use their own coding systems, including emergency departments, chiropractic offices, dermatology practices, pain management centers and plastic surgery centers. Medical Coders need to learn the details of each specialty to appropriately process each type of treatment.
What are the characteristics of a good Medical Coder?
The most important characteristic of a good Medical Coder is the ability to pay attention to small details. Many medical codes have a single letter or number that differentiates a treatment from a completely different procedure, and coding mistakes could lead to a claim being denied or a significant delay in receiving payment. Good Medical Coders diligently check their work after translating a file into medical codes, checking that each entry is accurate. They are good at troubleshooting problems with a patient’s file and determining the cause of any discrepancies in someone’s medical history and insurance claim.