<p>The coding specialist program will prepare a student to review and analyze health records to identify relevant diagnoses and procedures for patient services in the inpatient, ambulatory, and/or ancillary setting. The student will practice translating diagnostic and procedural phrases utilized by healthcare providers into coded forms.</p>

Health: Coding Specialist Certificate | SkillUp Coalition

Health: Coding Specialist Certificate

Schoolcraft College

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.