Medical coding one of fastest growing health care careers October 23, 2003 IU KokomoÆs Division of Allied Health Sciences offers training in medical coding and radiographyùtwo of the fastest growing career fields in health care today. Professionals in both areas work primarily in hospitals, but they are also hired by clinics, physiciansÆ offices, nursing homes, and home health agencies. This month, Bridges looks at the IU KokomoÆs Certificate in Medical Coding Technology program. In December, the Associate of Science in Radiography program will be spotlighted. Medical coding technicians use software programs, classification manuals, and their knowledge of disease processes to assign numbered codes to patientsÆ diagnoses and procedures. There are more than 65,000 codes to select from. The standardized identification of diseases, injuries, and treatments by code number is essential for accurate medical record keeping and rendering appropriate health care based on those...

...