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Medical Transcription and Coding Training Course
Why cross train on Transcription and Coding?
Cross-training in Transcription and Coding gives you a unique combination of skills that’s well suited to working from home. Medical transcription and medical coding go hand in hand because once a patient medical record is transcribed, the coder then applies the alphanumeric codes to the diagnoses, procedures, and supplies used during the visit. Having all both skills sets would be very valuable to someone who may one day want to start their own business. You could type the reports, then code them and send to your client hospital or medical practice for billing and collection.
The recent healthcare insurance legislation will increase the number of insured patients which means more records to transcribe and code! Both careers are intimately related and are projected to grow through 2018 according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Now is the time to change your life and decide on a new career path. Meditec is here to help and is with you every step of the way! Click here to request our free eBooks for those considering a career in Medical Transcription, and Medical Coding.
Why Choose Meditec?
Meditec has been training medical transcriptionists, coders, and billers for over 40 years! We’ve stood the test of time and have many satisfied and working graduates. Our MT program comes complete with an internship to help you get working right away and our courses include all the necessary materials you need including the courses, instructor support, wavplayer, coding reference books and online MT resources!
Meditec is state regulated, has been in business over 40 years, and has an impressive BBB rating. What does this mean to you the student? It means that you are attending a school that is regulated, has stood the test of time, has name recognition within the industry, and has the stability, and proven track record to train you for a new career.
Students can benefit from significant discounts for payment in full upon enrollment. For those who need more help we have ZERO INTEREST payment plan options for up to 24 months with no credit checks! We also accept federal and state grant funding in certain states. Scroll down this page for more information
Your enrollment includes EVERYTHING you need:
You start with medical terminology before working through the transcription module, which includes our unique internship program as well as real life physician dictation. The coding modules cover the theory as well as practicum, with over 600 actual medical record charts for you to practice on, with the complete rationale provided immediately after you code a chart so you learn as you go.
- Complete, interactive, and fun online training with full access for a year!
- All industry standard codebooks you need (ICD and CPT) – other programs do not provide them, you have to buy your own.
- Yes, we know all about ICD-10 coding, but it is not required until 2013 and is easily learned once you master ICD-9 which is in the course.
- 15 month electronic membership in AHDI
- 15 month Benchmark KB subscription: AHDI Book of Style, Stedman’s Medical Terms and Phrases, Stedman’s Medical Dictionary, Stedman’s Laboratory Values, Physician’s Finder, Abbreviations, Medical and Surgical Equipment Words, Quick Look Drug book, etc.
- Qualified, friendly instructor assigned to you
- Dictation practice with actual physician dictation, the real world of medicine (no professional actors like most training programs use).
- Basic wavplayer footpedal
- Immediate feedback on all quizzes and coding exercises in the course. No waiting for grades.
- Access to Meditec’s student forum for networking and discussion.
- Our unique Jumpstart Internship (see eligibility detail)
PLUS: Pay in full upon enrollment and get our Bonus package ($500 value)
- Upgrade to Bytescribe WavPlayer footpedal (the gold standard!)
- Weekly ‘office hours’ with our instructors – available via our online classroom to respond to your questions in real time
- Job Search & Resume Writing – intensive course on how to present yourself to increase your chances of landing a job
- Transitioning Student to MT book- A GREAT graduation resource: Learn about the technical side of retrieving voice files and moving through the medical information E-world, with overview of word expander software, and related tools. Internship – real jobs for student graduates
- Home Biz Book- The ultimate how to – start your own home business, prepare and evaluate employment contracts, learn to network.
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If you plan to pay IN FULL you may order here. If you need financing scroll down to the Payment Plan/Options for specific information.
NOTE: this pricing applies to individual students only, if you are eligible for Workforce or similar programs please consult with your counselor.
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FOR FINANCIAL AID AND PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS
Call our toll-free number 877.335.4072 or send us an email using our contact form, (we do not share your information) and one of our enrollment coordinators will be happy to help you explore funding options or customize a payment program that will fit your budget. Click here for additional information.
