Behind every medical bill, Medicare or commercial insurance reimbursement there are medical codes. A critical part of the billing process and used widely across allied health professions, medical codes are universal shorthand for describing office visits, procedures and treatments, as well as the diagnosis or reason for the service.

As essential as medical codes are, hospitals, insurance companies and medical practices often find it difficult to find and hire certified Medical Coders. In 2004, Dartmouth-Hitchcock partnered with Lebanon College to create a Professional Medical Certificate. Obtaining certification provides numerous career opportunities in various health care settings, including D-H.                    Click Here to keep reading