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Coding specialists assign codes to each diagnosis and procedure through the use of both manual and electronic classification systems. Medical insurance programs reimburse for medical care based on medical coding. Coding specialists may use several coding systems for hospital, physician, and ambulatory care settings.\u003Cbr>What type of skills are needed to excel in this field?\u003Cbr>Coding specialists need to possess an excellent attention to detail, be well-organized, punctual, mature and professional, and work well with others.\u003Cbr>What is the employment outlook for a coding specialist?\u003Cbr>Healthcare information is a fast growing industry. Employment of health information technicians is expected to increase 13 percent from 2016 to 2026. Employment growth will result from increasing numbers of medical tests, procedures, and treatments. Coding specialists that demonstrate a strong understanding of computer technologies will be in particularly high demand ([source:](source: www.bls.gov/ooh)[ www.bls.gov/ooh](source: www.bls.gov/ooh)). | What is the estimated salary for a coding specialist?\u003Cbr>The median annual wage of health information technicians was $38,040 in May 2016 (source: [www.bls.gov/ooh](www.bls.gov/ooh)).\u003Cbr>Where do coding specialists work?\u003Cbr>Coding specialists work in hospitals, physician offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings such as medical insurance companies and quality review organizations.\u003Cbr>Are there advancement opportunities for coding specialists?\u003Cbr>Coding specialists may advance to managerial or other administrative positions. In addition, some may choose to continue their education and become a registered health information technician (RHIT) .\u003Cbr>Are there any disqualifying crimes that prevent individuals from working in the field?\u003Cbr>Yes, individuals who commit felonies such as murder, assault and battery, sexual assault, prescription drug fraud, drug possession with an intent to distribute, etc., are ineligible for employment as a medical coding specialist.\u003Cbr>Is the Medical Coding and Reimbursement Specialist Program accredited?\u003Cbr>HCC is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges.\u003Cbr>Will I be eligible to take a national credentialing exam?\u003Cbr>Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to sit for the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A) exam and the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam. Following a minimum of one year of employment, coders are then eligible to advance to Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) status. | Does HCC assist with job placement?\u003Cbr>HCChas a workplace learning advisor to assist you to improve your job search skills.\u003Cbr>How long does it take to complete the program?\u003Cbr>Completion time depends on whether the student attends full or part-time . If the student attends full-time, the program can be completed in three semesters. The above time frame is based on the student meeting all prerequisite standards.\u003Cbr>Why should I choose HCC?\u003Cbr>• Lower tuition and fees compared to other area programs\u003Cbr>• HCC’s Middle States accreditation allows students to transfer their credits to another educational institution\u003Cbr>• Coding classes are taught by coding specialists with many years of experience in the field\u003Cbr>• Networking advantages – program faculty members are employed from a variety of healthcare sites in the area\u003Cbr>• Required courses are needed in other allied health programs enabling the student to work toward additional certificates at onet","cbCaiupIM8lWZENU","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiupIM8lWZENU","pdf",564525,"English","# Medical Coding and Reimbursement Specialist Role\n## Key Duties\n## Skills for Success\n## Employment Outlook and Salary\n## Work Settings and Advancement\n# Program Overview (HCC)\n## Accreditation and Credentialing Eligibility\n## Job Placement Support\n## Completion Time\n## Admission Eligibility Considerations\n## Certificate Details and Requirements","[{\"question\":\"What does a medical coding and reimbursement specialist do?\",\"answer\":\"A coding specialist analyzes and codes medical record information for reimbursement. They assign codes for diagnoses and procedures using manual and electronic classification systems and support reimbursement through medical insurance programs.\"},{\"question\":\"What skills are needed to excel in this field?\",\"answer\":\"Strong attention to detail, organization, punctuality, maturity, professionalism, and the ability to work well with others are emphasized.\"},{\"question\":\"What certification exams can graduates be eligible for?\",\"answer\":\"Students who complete the program can sit for AAPC CPC-A and AHIMA CCA exams. After at least one year of employment, coders may advance to CPC or CCS status.\"}]","Medical Coding and Reimbursement Specialist Factsheet | PDF",1790418536]