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HIMT 2870 - Coding Specialist Certification Exam Preparation


Credits: 1

Students completing the AHIMA-approved Clinical Coding Certificate at Middlesex are eligible to sit for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) certification exams. This course will prepare students for the CCS/CCS-P certification exams by providing test-taking tips and study strategies. Students will review exam content including data structure, content, and information governance, information protection, informatics, analytics, and data use, revenue cycle management, health law and compliance, and organizational management and leadership. Students will receive assistance in registering for certification exams and will complete practice tests. Students will have the opportunity to explore career goals and prepare a resume.

Prerequisite: Permission of Program Coordinator [based on eligibility for the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) certification exams]
Additional Info: Offered by the Middlesex campus of the CT State Community College only; the courses are offered fully online, allowing students to access the program from any location.
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