《医学编码和计费熟练证书》为学生提供了作为医师编码员，医院编码员或医疗索赔审查员发挥职能所必需的技能。如今，在各种类型的医疗机构中，对编码专家和病历中的准确编码数据都有许多需求。编码数据用于报销，患者护理管理以及医疗保健评估和研究。该课程包括医学术语，人体解剖学，病理生理学，药理学，行政医疗办公室管理，电子病历，CPT和ICD-10-CM编码以及ICD-10-PCS编码。该证书的毕业生可以参加由AHIMA（美国健康信息管理协会）提供的认证编码协会（CCA）认证。在完成CCA考试和/或在现场工作后，学生有资
The Medical Coding and Billing Certificate of Proficiency provides students with the skills necessary to function as Physician-Based Coders, Hospital Coders, or Medical Claims Reviewers. Today, there are many demands for coding specialists and accurately coded data from the medical record in all types of health care institutions. Coded data is used on claims for reimbursement, patient care management, and healthcare evaluation and research. The curriculum includes medical terminology, human anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, administrative medical office management, electronic health records, and CPT and ICD-10-CM coding and ICD-10-PCS coding. The graduate of this certificate may sit for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification offered by AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association). After completing CCA exam and / or working in the field, students qualify to take the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P) exam offered by AHIMA.