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Medical Coding - Certificate at Somerset Community College

Medical Coding - Certificate

at Somerset Community College

Eastern Kentucky Catalog

​The Medical Coding Certificate program at Somerset Community College is designed to equip students with the essential skills required for entry-level positions in medical coding across various healthcare settings. This program emphasizes proficiency in medical records management, transcription, accounting, medical insurance and coding, electronic medical software, and basic computer applications.

Leads to

$37.6k careers

Costs

$4.2k

Takes

8 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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Hourly Wage

$28,600

$37,600

$58,350

$13.75

$18.08

$28.05

Who do I Contact?

808 Monticello Street
Somerset, KY 42501

Quick Facts

Location:  Somerset, KY

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Part-time

Age:  18 and up