The eligibility criteria for a career in healthcare documentation is:
Medical Coding is the process of assigning of predefined codes to diagnoses, symptoms, procedures, and drugs in a patient’s medical report.
The job of coders is to assess and accurately code the data in a patient’s chart. Coding broadly involves the conversion of:
- a. Diagnostic codes to ICD-10 from October 2014) codes
- b. Procedure codes to CPD/CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes
- c. Drugs and supplies to HCPC (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding) codes
Medical billing is the process of submitting and following up on claims with health insurance companies in order to receive payment for services rendered by a healthcare provider. The same process is used for most insurance companies, whether they are private companies or government sponsored programs.
Course
Azimuth Academy’s 2-month online course is aligned with the standards set by the AAPC (American Association of Professional Coders).
The program is designed to promote self-learning with round-the-clock help from our experienced trainers who provide instant clarification and constant motivation and guidance through Skype, chat sessions and/or phone calls. The trainers also conduct regularly scheduled Webinars or Virtual Classroom (whiteboard) sessions with candidates around the globe.
This wide exposure, coupled with our expert guidance, provides the learner with adequate training that stands him/her in good stead while handling live work.
Eligibility
Primary Criteria
- Good English skills – writing, grammar, and communication
- A home PC
- Landline with internet connection (broadband).
Primary Criteria
- A minimum of secondary school education (10+2)
- Good typing skills (typing higher preferred)
- Basic to above-average knowledge of computers
Training can be availed online. The online training classes require no special software or hardware. You can study on your own time without the hassles of commuting to work, arranging your work schedule or finding childcare and in the end earn a Certificate of Course Completion.