Medical Coding and Billing
Certificate
SUNY Schenectady County Community College
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.
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What's it like to earn this degree online?
Let's put your mind at ease about online learning
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- 100% Online
- This program is presented 100% online. You will not be expected to attend any classes on campus.
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- Classes on your schedule
- Courses are semester based and classwork can be completed around your work and family commitments. There is no set time where you are required to log in to attend class.
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- Same faculty as on-campus
- The faculty that teach online classes are the same faculty that students learn from on-campus.
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- Learn by doing
- Participate in field experiences such as internships, clinical placements, and service learning to apply your academic knowledge in the world.
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- Credit for prior knowledge
- Get college credit for experience that you have already gained at school or in the workforce.
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- Access to a personal tutor
- You will have access to a tutor when you need assistance with any of your classes.
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How do I enroll?
Follow these steps to start your application
- Go to the online application
- Create an account
- Complete the forms or save for later
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit any supplemental materials, if required
- Send in your academic records
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