Executive Diploma in Medical Coding

AMCI has also launched an Executive Diploma course in medical coding. The course has been designed by professionals with experience in the real medical coding world. The course structure appropriately covers all essential of medical coding along with live examples, training exercises, case studies and brief of medical terminology. Since the course is meant for employed professionals from the healthcare industry or existing medical coders, the course briefs all aspects in a limited time and shorter duration as compared to the actual Post Graduate Diploma course. The course offers to be a re-fresher course for existing employees who already know about the industry and terminology but are interested in re-training or updating onto the norms and regulations of the industry.

IGMPI has long been a part of the healthcare education chain and has been into the field with its many professional’s healthcare courses. This yet another one has been an addition to the basket of existing ones.

The case study based approach in Executive Diploma programme via Regular, Part-time and interactive modes is designed for professionals who wish to complete the course in shorter time duration. This course is beneficial for professionals from different streams to help them intensify their knowledge. This is a fast track and advanced course having rigorous case studies based methodology throughout the duration.

Course Modules :

Module 1: Introduction to Medical Coding

Module 2: Basics of Anatomy and Physiology

Module 3: Medical Coding and terminologies in association with Diseases

Module 4: International Classification of Diseases (ICD)

Module 5: Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)

Module 6: Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)

Module 7: Modifiers

Module 8: Evaluation and Management Guidelines for Medical coding professionals

Module 9: Radiology and Anaesthesia Guidelines for Medical coding professionals

Module 10: Surgery Guidelines for Medical coding professionals

Module 11: Pathology and Laboratory and Medicine Services and Procedures Guidelines for Medical coding professionals

Module 12: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Module 13: Case Studies

Programme Methodology

Graduation/ B.tech/ B.Sc. in Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ BE/ B.Pharma/ MBBS/ BDS/ BHS/ BUMS/ BAMS or any other discipline. Diploma holders are eligible for our Executive Diploma, Industry Certificate, and Certificate Programmes.

Eligibility

Graduation/ B.tech/ B.Sc. in Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ BE/ B.Pharma/ MBBS/ BDS/ BHS/ BUMS/ BAMS or any other discipline. Diploma holders are eligible for our Executive Diploma, Industry Certificate, and Certificate Programmes.

Programme Duration

The course will be completed over a period of Three month which will include the tenure applicable for examinations as well as case studies completion.

Registration

The registration dates for this bi-annual executive programme run by the Institute are updated timely on the webpage. Effective E-learning tools incorporated into the design of the webpage make the course lectures, online live classes and study material easily accessible. This gives a huge window of self-regulated and self-paced performance to the participants.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• – Assignments for all the programme modules for continuous evaluation and guidance.
• – Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• – Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.
• – All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
• – Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
• – At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
• – All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Examination & Certification

IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities involved in studying for all PG Diploma, Executive Diploma and Certificate Programmes. Each of your modules is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to your programme.

All the participants are obliged to appear for annual exam at the end of the course. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Executive Diploma in Medical Coding by Academy of Medical Coders India, IGMPI. For all the above mentioned modules elaborate course material and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to in its participants. The robust placement cell comprises of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. We are engaged in promoting the employability of our participants by maintaining good rapport and relation with HR cell and recruiting managers of leading healthcare companies across the globe.

The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global healthcare & IT giants like Third Eye Data, Novartis, Pfizer, Hinduja Global Solutions, Ajuba International LLC, e4e Healthcare, Technosoft Corporation, Accenture, Medusind Solution, Ecare India Pvt. Ltd., Genpact, Aster DM Healthcare, Syneos Health, Pacific Global, ICON Plc, GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, Cotiviti India, Cognizant etc.

Future career prospects of Training in Medical Coding

AMCI levels grounds and provides essential tools making the candidates confident before entering the field. The course is structured in a way to provide knowledge, experience and training altogether. With basics set right and strong, the candidate is sure to excel in the medical coding industry.

Through the course, aspirants gain good hold on the framework and legislations of medical coding industry leading to availability of best employment options. Medical coding professionals are a need in all the setups of the healthcare industry. From clinics, to hospitals, insurance companies, big universities, testing labs, diagnostic centres, and legal centres addressing health or life insurance issues and many more. Medical coding is a sure shot for those with dedication and an eye for details.

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