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PG Diploma in Medical Coding
This one-year PG Diploma in Medical Coding trains students in medical terminology, diagnostic coding (ICD-10-CM), CPT coding, and healthcare documentation. It prepares graduates to handle coding responsibilities in hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies with practical and theoretical knowledge.
Overview
The PG Diploma in Medical Coding is designed to meet the industry’s demand for professionals skilled in accurate medical coding and billing procedures. This program covers medical terms, anatomy, coding systems like ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, and prepares students to create and manage health claims for various insurance systems. The course includes both theoretical instruction and hands-on training in clinical coding practices, ensuring graduates are ready for real-world healthcare documentation and insurance processing environments.
Trains students in core medical coding practices, healthcare documentation, and billing systems to accurately manage medical records and insurance claims with confidence and practical expertise.
Understand and apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II code books.
Learn medical terminology, anatomy, and healthcare documentation standards.
Identify and manage common neonatal problems and genetic disorders.
Build proficiency in coding claims for Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and more.
Students progress from basic to advanced concepts in medical coding—covering healthcare documentation, diagnostic and procedural coding, coding systems like ICD and CPT, and insurance claim processing—developing strong skills for accurate coding and efficient healthcare record management.
Core Curriculum
Semester I
Paper
Theory Subjects
Paper I
- Medical Terminology: Dividing and Combining Terms
- Documenting Medical Records
- Diagnostic Coding
- Comprehensive CPT Evaluation and Management
Semester II
Paper
Theory Subjects
Paper I
- ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding: Guidelines and Rules
- ICD-10-CM Coding from Infections to Blood Diseases
- ICD-10-CM Coding from the Digestive System to Pregnancy-I
- ICD-10-CM Coding from the Digestive System to Pregnancy-II
Eligibility Criteria:
- Annual Intake:
- 2 Seats per years
- Eligibility:
- The candidate must have completed graduation in the relevant faculty with a minimum of 50% marks.
- Duration:
- 1 Year
Contact Us
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad Malkapur, Karad (Dist.Satara), Maharashtra, India. PIN - 415539
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