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Program Description
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This certificate course of study prepares a graduate for employment in a hospital, or a related healthcare setting, analyzing charts in order to assign codes using the ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and DSM V-TR classification systems. Graduates are also able to use computer software encoders to obtain codes; the Medicare DRG, APR groupers for inpatients; and the APC grouper for assigning APCs for reimbursement. Students gain practice in coding a variety of medical specialties and problems on acute care, ambulatory and long-term care patients. Every coding course requires a mandatory lab. This program can be completed by taking web-based and virtual online classes.While this certificate requires only 39 credits, it takes three or four semesters to complete because of course prerequisites. Students who complete the requirements earn the certificate as a Coding Specialist. Graduates are eligible to take the certification examinations administered by the American Health Information Management Association. Passing the entry-level exam entitles the student to use the initial CCA (Certified Coding Associate).
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