St. Philip’s College Schedule/Catalog 2012-2013 [Archived Catalog]
Coding Specialist Certificate
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As a Health Information Coding Technician, you will work in a healthcare facility reviewing records for medical necessity, abstracting data, and classifying diagnoses and treatments. You will work with encoder and/or billing software.
Graduates of the above certificate are prepared for entry-level positions requiring basic knowledge and understanding of medical terminology: anatomy and physiology; disease process and treatment; and coding of diagnoses and procedures. Graduates who obtain a Certificate of Completion as a
Coding Specialist will be eligible to write the national certifying examination administered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (Certified Coding Professional). (www.aapc.com)
Students pursuing a major in Coding Specialist must submit a formal application prior to enrollment in any major course. This application is separate from the application for admission to the College. All applicants must have a 12t h grade reading and writing level and a 10t h grade math level on assessment testing.
Your Certificate of Completion can be applied to a Certificate of Completion as a Documentation Coding Specialist as well as the AAS in Health Information Technology. |