PDI begins medical coding/billing certificate program this month: 3 things to know

The Professional Development Institute at the University of North Texas is offering an educational resource for individuals who seek to become physician-based coding professionals.

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Here are three things to know.

1. PDI will offer its medical coding/billing certificate program beginning March 27 at the UNT New College of Frisco (Texas).

2. Through the 12-week program, participants may prepare for the Certified Medical Coder exam, and receive training required to sit for the test, among other things, according to a news release.

3. Those who graduate from the program will be prepared to do the following functions, as stated in the release:

  •     Medical billing and coding
  •     Admitting clerk
  •     Emergency room registration
  •     Hospital cashier
  •     Claims processor
  •     Collections clerk
  •     Medical front office
  •     Insurance follow-up
  •     Hospital accounting clerk

 

 

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