Certificate of Achievement in Medical Coding Specialist
Santa Barbara City College
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Program Details

Santa Barbara City College offers the online Certificate of Achievement in Medical Coding Specialist. This certificate will train and educate students to:

  • Abstract health data from medical records, assign a code to each diagnosis and procedure documented in the patient’s record.
  • Demonstrate competence in the use of computerized encoders and groupers.
  • Explain the relationship between accurate coding and reimbursement.
  • Design and implement a coding monitoring program to ensure coding quality and reduce fraud and abuse.
  • Prepare a casemix analysis for health care facilities/providers.
  • Apply ethical coding principles. 

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Santa Barbara City College is accredited by:

Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Admission Tests

ACT/SAT, Placement Test

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score

Restricted States

Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Utah

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