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Health Information Management: Clinical Data Coding, C.S.C.
Health Information Management: Clinical Data Coding, C.S.C.
at Northern Virginia Community College
Washington, D.C. Catalog
The curriculum is designed for persons who seek entry-level employment as clinical data coding specialists in healthcare organizations by providing them with knowledge in anatomy and medical terminology, skill development in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding classification systems, database management, and clinical data abstracting processes, prospective payment systems, and reimbursement strategies. Clinical data coding specialists are in demand across the spectrum of healthcare organizations including hospitals, physician offices, insurance companies, managed care organizations, contracting groups, and accounting firms.
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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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Admissions
Admission Requirements: Applicants must do the following:
- Comply with all general admission requirements for Health Sciences Programs.
- View a Clinical Data Coding information session online at https://www.nvcc.edu/academics/pathways/health-sciences/clinical-data-coding.html
- Have a NOVA application on file
- Present evidence of a high school diploma or GED
- (For those intending to apply for the program in April 2024, students must complete BIO 145 Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Sciences or BIO 141 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO 142 Human Anatomy and Physiology II as a prerequisite for admission.)