Health Information Management (HIM) Coding Specialist Certificate
The Coding Specialist Certificate equips students with foundational coding skills for proficiency in both inpatient and outpatient coding systems, as well as reimbursement methodologies. Certificate earners gain the entry-level skills needed for workforce readiness, while also enhancing their qualifications for potential promotions or salary incentives.
- Type Certification
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Anatomy
- Coding Practicum
- Data Integrity & Validation
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Management
- Healthcare Compliance (HIPAA, GDPR)
- Health Information Systems (HIS)
- ICD Coding
- Medical Coding Systems
- Medical Terminology
- Microcomputer Applications
- Pathology
- Patient Data Management
- Pharmacology
- Regulatory Requirements in Health Information Management
- Revenue Cycle Management
Earning Criteria
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This micro-credential prepares students to sit for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) credential exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
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It is strongly recommended that students work for a minimum of one year as a full-time coder to gain experience in coding inpatient and outpatient records prior to taking the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) exam offered by AHIMA.