项目概述
Earn a 编码专员证书 in one year.
Courses in the program include ICD-10-CM diagnostic coding, ICD-10-PCS procedural coding, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding, and coding practicum which are offered virtual/hybrid or on-ground. 的 medical billing course is offered online.
的 well-rounded curriculum will prepare the graduate f或者是 workforce toward a successful new career path in diverse health care settings to include but not limited to hospitals, physician offices, behavioral health facilities, skilled-nursing facilities, home health organizations, hospice care, health plan payers and research organizations.
的 Health Information Management (HIM) Program 提供了 地面，虚拟和在线 取决于课程. 的 HIM program evening classes are from 5 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. 的 HIM coding classes are from 5 p.m.- 9:45 p.m. and offered virtual/hybrid or on-ground.
All HIM and coding courses are held at 银河app苹果版-Penn谷 健康科学研究所.
学生成功:劳伦·戈登
Lauren Gordon graduated from 银河app苹果版 in May with a coding specialist certificate and credits her thorough education to securing a great job before graduation.
Gordon had worked as a waitress and aspired to have a career in the medical field. She enrolled at 银河app苹果版-Penn谷 in January 2018, attended classes in the evening and took a few online classes throughout the program.
"I chose 银河app苹果版 because it's affordable, has locations throughout the city that were convenient for me and the online classes accommodated my busy schedule" Gordon said.
入学程序
的re is an application process 承兑 to the program beyond the standard 银河app苹果版入学申请. 的re are prerequisites required f或者是 program that must be completed for consideration 承兑.
This is a two semester program offering early evening, virtual and online classes 从一月份开始. 的 program accepts approximately 25 students per class.
申请步骤 to the coding specialist program
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按照以下步骤 向银河app苹果版申请, submit transcripts and discover ways to pay for college.
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Complete all required prerequisite courses to include:
- 医学术语100;
- HLSC 108 Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions or BIOL 109 Human Anatomy and 生理学或
- BIOL 110 Human Anatomy and BIOL 210 Human Physiology and HLSC100 Introduction to Health Professions only if you are not transferring in 12 or more college credits.
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Download the program application packet and follow the directions carefully. 一定 to note all of the program requirements.
项目验收
For consideration f或者是 spring start date the student will be contacted in December advising the student if they were accepted into the program. 如果学生还在 in the process of obtaining their prerequisite courses, DO apply by the application deadlines.
的 acceptance letter will be sent once the final grades f或者是 prerequisite courses 发布. Students accepted into the program will work directly with the program coordinator 确定下一步的步骤. Students not accepted into the program should 联系 学生辅导部 或者是 健康科学研究所 确定下一步的步骤.
职业生涯
Bright outlook (9% 2022-32) for Medical 编码专家s. (O *网在线)
根据 American Academy of Professional Coders, certified Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars earn the following 2023 annual median wage in the United States: $58,055; Missouri: $54,604; and Kansas: $55,427.
更多节目信息
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的re are prerequisites required f或者是 program that must be completed for consideration 承兑.
的 编码专员证书 Program is a one-year certificate program where upon graduation the student is eligible to sit f或者是 Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification exam offered by AAPC.
Some courses taught in the 编码专员证书 Program can be applied toward the Health Information Management Program should the student desire to continue their education endeavors toward a college degree.
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Coding professionals are employed in diverse healthcare settings such as physician practices, clinics, outpatient facilities, and hospitals. 拥有编码证书 indicates knowledge in medical coding, billing, auditing, compliance, and practice 管理.
Many coding positions are remote but understand that initially you may start out at a facility so your productivity and proficiency can be monitored before you are able 远程工作.
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毕业一年 保持率 毕业率 考试合格率 Employed in Health care Related Field 基准
82%基准
80%基准
80%基准
80%2020 100% 100% 报告的25% 33%的人报告** 2021 100% 100% 50%的报告 8%的报告*
2022 100% 100% 42.8%的人报告 7%的人报告
*Unless student indicates they are employed, this is unknown
**12.5% transferred into the HIM Program -
学费 编码专员证书
27.5-28.5学时在地区:
121美元/学分$3,327.50 - 3,448.50 然而
237美元/学分$6,517.50 - 6,754.50 州外
320美元/学分$8,800.00 - 9,120.00 项目费用 总成本-用过/新 *教科书 $500.00 - 800.00 FCSR N/A 免疫接种 N/A 认证的资料 N/A *近似成本
Total approximate cost of the 编码专员证书 Program (in-district):
编码证书- $4,127.50Approximate cost per semester (in-district):
编程——2063美元.75