10 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $37,550 · projected growth -4.8%. See full occupation profile →
Associate's Degree
Associate of Science in Medical Office Technology
Generations College
Certification
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
$299 cost
Assign and sequence diagnosis and procedure codes based on provider documentation and official coding guidelinesApply coding conventions, POA guidelines, and coding edits to ensure accurate code assignment across inpatient and outpatient settingsDemonstrate knowledge of reimbursement methodologies and identify major comorbid conditions to support accurate claimsVerify and validate health record documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to code assignmentResolve conflicting documentation within the health record to support accurate and compliant codingAnalyze health record documentation to identify query opportunities and ensure queries are compliant and non-leading
Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity
$150 cost
Possess core knowledge and skills needed to practice healthcare documentation effectively in multi‑specialty acute care settingsPerform advanced editing skills for accurate transcription, proofreading, and SRT editingApply knowledge of Clinical Medicine and Health Information Technology
Certification
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
American Academy of Professional Coders
$3,049 cost
Identify the purpose of the CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II code booksUnderstand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelinesApply coding conventions when assigning diagnoses and procedure codesIdentify the information in appendices of the CPT® code bookExplain the determination of the levels of E/M servicesCode a wide variety of patient services using CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes