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Start the pathway to a career as a certified medical coder with this Diagnostic Coding and EHR Basics microcredential! This microcredential, the first in a three-microcredential series, covers fundamental medical terminology, documentation, privacy, and security standards. You will learn to assign ICD-10-CM codes, navigate electronic health records, and extract relevant information while ensuring compliance with health information management regulations. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and internships and to apply for administrative positions in physician's offices and other medical settings. To expand your skillset and job opportunities, take all three microcredentials in the series-this one, along with the CPT Coding and Documentation Standards microcredential and the Hospital Inpatient Coding and Quality Improvement microcredential, preparing you to take the AAPC's (American Academy of Professional Coders) Certified Professional Coder exam. Start your journey to becoming a certified medical coder today!
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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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.
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