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Medical Coding
What you'll learn
Unlock medical coding success, your path to AHIMA and AAPC certification! Take this medical coding microcredential and acquire essential skills for employment across diverse healthcare settings. Successful completion prepares you for the rigorous American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam-both recognized national certifications. You will start by learning the language of medical terminology and the tools coders use to report diagnoses and procedures for both inpatient and outpatient services. You will investigate different technologies for the planning, selection, and implementation of health information systems crucial for direct patient care and hospital/public health management. You will also understand the human body's structure and function. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study, internships, AHIMA and AAPC certification, and to immediately apply for medical coding jobs across a broad range of medical and healthcare offices and organizations.
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This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.