Reimbursement of health care costs is largely dependent on the accuracy of the codes assigned to diagnoses, procedures, and physicians' services. Completion of this speciality would provide the knowledge for the student to take the national coding certificate examination as an option to become a certified coding specialist. Employment opportunities in coding are numerous and in high demand throughout the country. Hospitals and physicians' offices require trained coders.
Credentials are preferred.
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