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Take the final step in your certified medical coder journey with this Hospital Inpatient Coding and Quality Improvement microcredential! You will be empowered with advanced coding skills, equipping you with fundamental quality improvement techniques. You will learn to recognize disease signs and symptoms, determine principal diagnoses, identify commonly prescribed drugs, and master the coding of diagnoses and procedures. You will also gain the ability to compute diagnostic-related groupings, conduct quality-assessment audits, and expertly analyze and present your findings. This microcredential marks the culmination of a three-microcredential series, along with the Diagnostic Coding and EHR Basics microcredential and the CPT Coding and Documentation Standards microcredential. Successful completion of the microcredential series prepares you to take the AAPC's (formerly known as the American Academy of Professional Coders) Certified Professional Coder exam. As a certified professional coder, you are now ready for continued study and to confidently apply for medical coding positions in any healthcare setting.
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.
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.
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.
SUNY's microcredentials are setting the standard nationally and internationally for high-quality, stackable credentials designed for today's learner. All of SUNY's microcredentials are designed to be:
Academic quality is paramount in the development and approval of SUNY microcredentials.
Each microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
Completion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
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