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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.
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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