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Medical Coding – Short-Term Certificate
Medical Coding – Short-Term Certificate
at Central Ohio Technical College
Ohio Catalog
The Medical Coding Short-Term Certificate program at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in healthcare by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to work as medical coders. Medical coders play a crucial role in the healthcare industry, ensuring that medical records are accurately translated into universally recognized codes for billing, insurance claims, and data analysis.
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Medical Records Specialists
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
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