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Using universally recognized coding systems, the coding specialist then assigns and sequences diagnostic and procedural codes, which are used by insurance companies to process health care claims, as well as for statistics and medical research.  \nGraduates from Moraine Park's online Medical Coding Specialist program are eligible to take the national Clinical Coding Associate (CCA) certification examination through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) ([http://www.ahima.org/](http://www.ahima.org/)) . They may also take AHIMA’s national Clinical Coding Specialist (CCS) examination (two years of coding experience is recommended before taking the CCS examination) .  \nWhat You’ll Learn  \nGraduates learn medical coding basics, including how to collect health data, use apps to collect and code data, apply coding and reimbursement systems and act professionally and ethically in the workplace.  \nThe courses in this technical diploma transfer into the Health Information Technology ([https://catalog.morainepark.edu/program-information/](https://catalog.morainepark.edu/program-information/)[ ](https://catalog.morainepark.edu/program-information/)[programs/health-information-technology/](programs/health-information-technology/)) associate of applied science degree.  \nTransfer Opportunities  \nYour academic journey can continue at a four-year college or university. Earn your associate degree at Moraine Park and then apply those credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Starting at MPTC makes completing a bachelor’s degree affordable, accessible and convenient. You can go anywhere as MPTC has transfer agreements with colleges and universities both in Wisconsin and throughout the country.  \nVisit the Transfer to a Four-Year College ([https://www.morainepark.edu/](https://www.morainepark.edu/)[ ](https://www.morainepark.edu/)[transfer-to-a-four-year-college/](transfer-to-a-four-year-college/)) page for more information on credit transfer agreements between Moraine Park and four-year colleges, both public and private.  \nAdditional Information  \nState Certification Disclosure: Moraine Park’s Medical Coding Specialist program prepares students to obtain the educational requirements necessary to sit for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) . 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