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Health Information Coding Specialist Certificate at Cosumnes River College

Health Information Coding Specialist Certificate

at Cosumnes River College

Sacramento Catalog

The Health Information Coding Specialist Certificate prepares the student to apply medical coding classifications to health care encounters using industry standards through both theory and practical (externship) applications for the purpose of: meeting health care industry needs; preparing students for appropriate certification exams; and providing career ladder opportunities for health care workers. A career as a health information coding specialist offers a unique opportunity to combine an interest in health information, business, and computer information science. Employment opportunities are available in long-term care, ambulatory care, and acute care facilities; state and federal health agencies; and private industry.

Leads to

$64.4k careers

Costs

$1.2k

Takes

8 Months
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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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$40,200

$64,410

$105,400

$19.33

$30.97

$50.67

Who do I Contact?

8401 Center Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95823

Quick Facts

Location:  Sacramento, CA

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  Online

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up