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Medical Coding Specialist Certificate at Polk State College

Medical Coding Specialist Certificate

at Polk State College

Central Florida Catalog

Medical coders are vital members of the Health Information Management (HIM) occupational cluster. The Medical Coding Specialist Certificate Program provides a study of the skills necessary to assess healthcare documentation and determine the appropriate classification of code assignment and sequencing in accordance with the Coding Clinic Guidelines. The codes are used for statistics, research, and reimbursement of services rendered. This program includes courses recommended by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). 

Leads to

$48.8k careers

Costs

$4.2k

Takes

12 Months
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Example Career

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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$48,780

$77,810

$16.87

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$37.41

Admissions

   Background check
   Drug testing

Students should be aware that employment in the healthcare field usually involves national background screening as well as drug screening by the employing facility. Students who have specific conviction histories that might appear in a national background screening should be proactive in obtaining a background check prior to enrolling in the program. This should be discussed further with the Program Coordinator at the pre-enrollment appointment. Additionally, facilities that students visit during HIM 2810L Coding Application Practicum may require any or all of the following:

  1. Completion of a comprehensive physical examination.
  2. Completion of all required immunizations.
  3. Completion of a drug screening.
  4. Completion of the national background screening. Specific conviction histories or positive drug screenings occurring after a student begins the program are addressed according to department policy and may include dismissal from the program.

Who do I Contact?

999 Ave. H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881

Quick Facts

Location:  Winter Haven, FL

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up

Requirements:  Background check, Drug testing