Medical Coding and Billing

Certificate

SUNY Schenectady County Community College

  • Delivery Mode
    100% Online
  • Total Credits
    30
  • Degree Level
    Certificate
  • Contact Us
    800-342-3811

Earn your certificate degree online

You will earn the same diploma as our on-campus students

This certificate was designed to prepare individuals to work in hospitals, physician offices, and other healthcare facilities as medical coders and billers. The curriculum is designed to provide an understanding of medical terminology essential to understand the language of medicine and the essential functions required to work as a medical coder and/or biller. Students will study principles of healthcare information management, electronic record keeping and information sharing, billing and reimbursement, and international medical coding systems. The program was designed using skills and knowledge required for medical coding and billing established by the American Healthcare Information Management Association (AHIMA).
 
 Completion of this certificate program will help prepare graduates for the first level of certification as a Certified Coding Associate (CCA). Although certification is not a requirement for most entry-level coding positions, it may be required for advancement in the profession.
 

What's a certificate?
Certificates are usually one year in length and lead directly to employment. They consist of a focused series of courses and are typically found at Community Colleges.

How do I enroll?

Follow these steps to start your application

  1. Go to the online application
  2. Create an account
  3. Complete the forms or save for later
  4. Pay the application fee (if applicable)
  5. Submit any supplemental materials, if required
  6. Send in your academic records
  7. APPLY NOW

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