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Advanced Medical Coding Short-Term Technical Certificate
Advanced Medical Coding Short-Term Technical Certificate
at Clark State College
Dayton Catalog
This certificate is available for students who need a quicker entry into the job market than what an associate's degree requires. Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). This certificate is fully embedded in the Health Information Technology Departmental Certificate as well as the Medical Office Administration associate degree. Students should follow the recommended sequencing of courses, with consideration to the pre/co requisites, including college preparatory requirements. All coding resources are available in print and online. This certificate will also provide the student with experience using ICD-10-CM, CPT, ICD-10-PCS and HCPCS. All coding resources are available in print and online.
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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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