AMCI has also launched an Executive Diploma programme in medical coding. The programme has been designed by professionals with experience in the real medical coding world. The programme structure appropriately covers all essential of medical coding along with live examples, training exercises, case studies and brief of medical terminology. Since the programme is meant for employed professionals from the healthcare industry or existing medical coders, the programme briefs all aspects in a limited time and shorter duration as compared to the actual Post Graduate Diploma programme. The programme offers to be a re-fresher programme 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 programmes. 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 and online interactive modes is designed for professionals who wish to complete the programme in shorter time duration. This programme is beneficial for professionals from different streams to help them intensify their knowledge. This is a fast track and advanced programme having rigorous case studies based methodology throughout the duration.
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
Any Graduation/ B.tech/ B.Sc. in Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ BE/ B.Pharma/ MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BAMS or any other discipline. Diploma holders are eligible for our Executive Diploma, Industry Certificate, and Certificate Programmes.
The programme will be completed over a period of 6 months which will include the tenure applicable for examinations as well as case studies completion.
The registration dates for this executive programme run by the Institute are updated timely on the webpage. Effective online learning tools incorporated into the design of the webpage make the programme lectures, online live classes and study material easily accessible. This gives a huge window of self-regulated and self-paced performance to the participants.
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.
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 programme. 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, Online Classes (Online mode) or face-to-face classes (Regular mode), elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments would be provided by the Institute. Details get updated on the webpage as well.
The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. Besides, it has a robust placement cell comprised of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. This cell is continuously engaged in promoting the employability of our participants and encouraging the concerned Human Resources department and Hiring Managers to recruit/hire our participants for their vacant positions. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing & interview skills.
In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global pharmaceutical and Healthcare like Visionary RCM Infotech, Episource Pvt. Ltd., GeBBSHealthcare Solutions, AGS Health, Vee Technologies, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Miramed Ajuba, CureMD Healthcare, AviaCode Incorporated, Change Healthcare, Omega Healthcare, Cotiviti India, Corro Health, Access Healthcare, Optum, etc. The IGMPI’s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare industries on regular basis.
AMCI levels grounds and provides essential tools making the candidates confident before entering the field. The programme 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 programme, aspirants gain good knowledge of medical coding industry leading to availability of best employment options. Medical coders use electronic data today to keep track of patient records easier, but there are still some medical offices that use paper filing. Medical Coders convert patient health information into alpha numeric codes. Law firms hire medical coders to investigate fraud claims. Also, Government agencies provide the opportunity to medical coders to work on projects that affect healthcare across the nation. Medical coders are seen in every type of Pharma and healthcare industry from clinics, to hospitals, insurance companies, diagnostic centres, and legal centres addressing health or life insurance issues and many more where they work as Drug Safety Experts, Maintenance manager, Quality analyst, Medical coder, Associate content analyst etc.
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