Medical coding institute in kerala









 Eligibility Requirement to Pursue Medical   Coding




• Completed Schooling

• A bachelor’s degree or an academic degree in healthcare-related fields or in life sciences.

• A medical educational program

• Being certified as a medical coder by an accredited institution

• Knowledge of the fundamental medical codes used.

• Analytical ability to read and analyze medical records by using the proper codes and producing relevant data.

• Basics of disease processes, treatment procedures, terminology, body systems.
Courses in Medical Coding

The following course options are available in medical coding:

• Advanced ICD-10-CM Code Set Training
• Advanced Neurology and Neurosurgery Coding Course
• Behavioral Health Coding Training
• Dental Billing and Coding with Medical Cross Coding
• EHR and EMR Specialist Course
• Evaluation and Management (E/M) Online Training.
• Home Health Coding Course
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) Coding
• Skilled Nursing Facility Coding Course
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Medical Terminology
• Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
• CD-10-CM
• ICD-10-PCS
• CPT Coding
• CPT Coding

Syllabus of Medical Coding Courses

The syllabus for general medical coding courses includes:

• Introduction to Medical Terminology
• Anatomy Structure
• Medical Terminology
• Medical Ethics
• ICD-9-CM Coding Manual
• Infections using ICD-9-CM
• Digestive System using ICD-9-CM
• Coding for Pregnancy using ICD-9-CM
• CPT Coding for Reproductive Systems
• Coding for Mental Disorders using ICR-9-CM

Medical Coding Scope and Salary

The scope for medical coders is widely increasing, with the utilization of medical coders projected to grow 15 percent by 2024. Medical coders can add every sort of health care facility like hospitals, clinics, medical facilities, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, physicians’ offices, medical laboratories, etc. Medical coders may be employed as-

• Medical Records Coordinator.
• Coder
• Medical Coding Specialist.
• Medical Billing Specialist
• Medical Records Technician
• Health Information Specialist
• Medical Records Clerk
• Health Information Clerk

The average initial salary earned by a medical coder is Rs 4-6 lakhs each year and experienced medical coders can earn up to INR 15 lakh per annum. In the USA, entry-level positions start at a median of $35,000 (INR 2583162) per annum while experienced workers can conjure to $58,000 (INR 4280669) per annum.

List of Institutions Offering Medical Coding Course

• Medical Coding Inpatient DRG (PCS Practical Lab) on Udemy
• Academy of Medical Coders in India
• Keiser University
• Fisher College
• Herzing University

Medical Coding Fee Structure

The Medical Coding course fees can range from anywhere between 20,000 to 2 lakhs every year depending upon the amount of proficiency further as your university/institute.


Medical Coding Course Skills

• ICD-10
• CPT coding
• Microsoft Proficiency
• Customer billing
• Health information technology
• Inpatient coding
• Outpatient coding
• ICD-9
• Anatomy
• HCPCS coding
• Clinical documentation









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