Medical Billing and Coding & Medical Transcription

Medical Transcription

The Medical Transcription certificate program prepares you to start a new career as a Medical Transcriptionist. Medical transcriptionists type (or transcribe) dictated audio reports of doctor-patient interactions. These transcribed reports become vital to ensuring proper and consistent patient care. In this profession there is great demand for qualified personnel, and much job security for those who meet the need and produce quality work. The Medical Transcription training program has received formal approval from AHDI (the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity, formerly the American Association for Medical Transcription).

 Upon successful completion of the Medical Transcription certification course, you will be prepared to sit for the national CMT (Certified Medical Transcriptionist) exam.

 The U.S. Department of Labor estimates:

• 13,000 new medical transcription jobs before 2016
• 14% increase in the field

For a demonstration of the online Medical transcription program call for a user name and password and than click here to visit a demonstration page. 

Inpatient/Outpatient Medical Billing and Coding

The Inpatient/Outpatient Medical Billing and Coding certificate program is designed to prepare you to fill positions that are vital in the growing healthcare industry. Doctors, nurses, and other medical providers depend on professionals who are trained and experienced in medical billing and coding to ensure that patient and medical records are taken care of thoroughly and efficiently.

 Upon successful completion of the Medical Billing and Coding course, you will be prepared to sit for the national certification exam from both AHIMA(American Health Information Management Association) and the American Academy of Procedural Coders(AAPC). Medical coders can find job opportunities in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, and a variety of other healthcare facilities.

 The U.S. Department of Labor estimates:

• 30,000 new coding-related jobs before 2010
• 18 percent increase in the field

For a demonstration of the online Medical Billing and Coding program call for a user name and password and than click here to visit a demonstration page. 

Don’t forget, if you have any questions at any time feel free to contact us. We are here for you. For additional information or assistance in registering please contact Lailani Augustine at 570-674-6289, or e-mail MUnoncredit@misericordia.edu