Certificate In Medical Coding And Transcriptions

Overview

Medical Coding: Medical coding is the process of converting a patient's medical information into universal alphanumeric codes. These codes are used to: 

• Track patient care
• Medical coding helps track a patient's health conditions and diseases in their record. 
• Ensure accurate billing
• Medical coding is used to generate claims for insurance providers. 
• Maintain consistent records

Medical coding helps maintain a uniform record of healthcare services across different providers. 

Standardize language: Medical coding standardizes the language used to describe diseases, procedures, and tools. This makes it easier to understand, track, and modify.

Skills Imparted:

• Attention to detail 
• Communication
• Computer literacy
• Problem solving
• Analytical skills
• Organization
• Time management

Medical Transcription: Medical transcription (MT) is the process of converting voice recordings from healthcare professionals into written or electronic text documents. Medical transcriptionists use electronic devices to transcribe the recordings. 

Purpose: 

• Medical transcription ensures that medical records are well-documented and easily accessible. 
• It also helps to speed up record keeping and reduce the need for physical note-taking. 

Responsibilities : 

• Listen to audio recordings from physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Accurately type the recordings into a digital format
• Edit the transcribed documents for accuracy, grammar, spelling, and formatting
• Return documents for review and approval

Skills imparted

• Excellent typing skills
• Good grammar
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to learn continuously

Eligibility

• Applicant must be Plus 2 pass, Graduate (any Stream), Diploma (any Stream).
• Minimum age required for the course is 18 years and maximum age required is 35 years.

 

Minimum Education