Certificate in Home Health Medical Coding
Sinclair Community College
Program Details
Sinclair Community College has a program for those who want to work in home health care but not patient care. The Certificate in Home Health Medical Coding prepares you to work in entry-level medical billing and coding positions in home health agencies.
The curriculum is similar to their Medical Coding & Billing Specialist Short-term Technical Certificate. Program outcomes include the following:
- Accurate application of diagnosis code numbers using the ICD_10-CM classification system
- Interpretation of federal regulations and coding guidelines for code number assignment
- Identification of correct code number assignments and reimbursement impacts
- Demonstration of values, attitudes, and personal behaviors of successful healthcare professionals
Completion of this online medical coding and billing certificate allows graduates to take the exam to earn their HCS-D credentials (Home Care Coding Specialist-Diagnosis credential).
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Sinclair Community College is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentAdmission Tests
ACCUPLACER, ACT/SAT, COMPASS, Placement TestApplication Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score
Additional Info
- Applicants must take the Sinclair placement test or submit ACCUPLACER, ACT, SAT, ALEKS, or Compass (Math) scores from within the past two years for placement.