Medical Insurance Coding Courses

A Medical Insurance Coding Specialist is a vital health care professional who is focused on the processing clinical statements and the assignment of a standardized set of codes. Medical insurance coding specialists are an integral function of a fluid health information management continuum as they work hand in hand with virtually every iteration of healthcare stakeholders. Get more details below including other Oregon colleges that offer medical insurance coding courses.

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Umpqua Community College

650 College Blvd, Ontario, OR

Umpqua Community College, located in Roseburg, Oregon, was founded in 1964 through the recommendation of a committee formed by the American Association of University Women to establish a community college in Douglas County. The agreement made resulted in the establishment of the school through the cooperation of what is now Southern Oregon University and the Oregon University System. Though classes were offered beginning in 1961, the school was formally given a college district in 1964 through voter approval. Today the school continues to grow and expand and is currently constructing a multimillion dollar viticulture facility.

Academics

Umpqua Community College offers students variety of options that allow for the fulfillment of personal or professional goals. Academic transfer programs provide students with a curriculum that fulfills the requirements for the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost, followed by transfer to a four year institution. Career training programs prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce upon completing a two year study in their chosen high demand field, allowing for long term employment as a qualified professional. Additionally, adults may choose to pursue continuing education or adult education courses in order to fulfill employment or licensure requirements, or to complete one's education.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Marketing
• Communications
• Nursing
• Culinary Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Any individual who wishes to enroll at UCC may do so by completing the application for admission and paying all associated fees. Students must be at least eighteen years old or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Submission of transcripts and test scores is encouraged, as is meeting with a counselor prior to registration and participation in new student orientation. Financial aid is available as loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Medical Insurance Coding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Umpqua Community College offers a less than two-year award program in medical insurance coding.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

Description

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system. Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical records and health information technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.4% from 2014 to 2024

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).