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Certified Professional Healthcare Coder
Certified Professional Healthcare Coder
at CUNY College of Staten Island Office of Continuing Education & Professional Development
New York City Catalog
Earn a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certificate. It is the gold standard for medical coders working in physician’s offices and in the healthcare industry. This CPC program consists of a comprehensive sequence of classes to prepare students for careers as medical coders in many healthcare settings. This program offers job preparation services including resume and cover letter preparation, interview coaching, and financial aid may be available.
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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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Please note, the Certified Professional Coder course is comprised of three parts: 1 Certified Professional Coding Training (80 hours)
- 2 Medical Billing (40 hours)
- 3 Electronic Medical Records (20 hours)
- Students must register for a Basic Life Support (BLS) class and participate in a Resume Preparation class.