The Medical Coding Certificate Program, first developed in 1998, is designed to train participants in third-party health care reimbursement policies, procedures, and methodologies. Students who successfully complete the program are equipped with skills and training to take national medical coding and billing organizations' exams for further certification. These exams include American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Specialist exam, and American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) inpatient and outpatient exams and the Louisiana Life, Accident, & Health Insurance licensing exam. To earn LSU's noncredit Certificate in Medical Coding, the participant must successfully complete ten courses. Each course is about 25-30 hours in length and classes are held one evening per week, with up to four courses per week. Courses are offered on a continuous basis, so you can enter the program throughout the year. And in many cases, you can complete your certificate in a year or less!!
Enrollment Prerequisites: Prospective students must provide a certified copy of their high school diploma or GED certificate.
For more information, call Lisa Graves at (225) 578-3506.
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