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A medical billing and coding certificate can begin a clear advancement pathway through stackable certificates. Some jobs in this field offer more flexibility with scheduling and hours. These jobs are always in demand! Medical billing and coding is an important part of the growing healthcare system because it enables care providers to accurately bill insurance providers as well as gather useful data about the treatments, procedures and patient experience.
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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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Participation in this career track is offered based on assessment scores (background review plus reading and math scores).