Elevate Your Clinical Coding Career
Earn a comprehensive education in clinical coding through the clinical coding specialization (CCS) program. This program offers hands-on experiences that connect theory to real-life situations, allowing you to master both inpatient and outpatient coding. You'll develop intermediate and advanced knowledge of coding concepts, equipping you with the skills needed to thrive in today’s complex health care environment.
What is the Clinical Coding Specialization Program at St. Louis Community College?
The CCS program at STLCC emphasizes advanced coding concepts, ensuring you understand the complexities of various coding systems and regulations.
Topics you'll learn about include:
- Regulatory compliance
- Health care data management
- Medical terminology
- Provider queries
You'll develop the skills to accurately review patient records and assign numeric codes for diagnoses and procedures, while also gaining insights into the reimbursement process from insurance companies and government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.
What Can You Do with a Clinical Coding Specialization Certificate?
The CCS program prepare you to take the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certifications. With these certifications, you'll be equipped for entry-level roles as a clinical coding practitioner or specialist in both outpatient and inpatient environments.
CP in Clinical Coding Specialization
- Degree offered: Certificate of proficiency
- Locations: Forest Park, Online
- Hours to complete: 35
- Program contact name: Patricia Sherman
- Program contact email: psherman@stlcc.edu
- Accreditation:
The clinical coding certificate program aligns with the American Health Information Management Association’s (AHIMA) coding education curriculum guidelines and provides the foundation to pursue additional study in health information technology. The Professional Certificate Approval Program (PCAP) has approved this program.
Tuition for district residents is $122 per credit hour for in-district students. Find out more about our straightforward and low-cost tuition structure.
Related Programs
At STLCC, you can combine this degree with other programs to enhance your career opportunities, including:
Why You Should Choose STLCC's Clinical Coding Program
Flexibility for Working Students
Because this program is geared toward students with full-time jobs, evening courses are available. The program offers a mixture of face-to-face and online courses.
Stackable Credentials
Stackable credentials help you level up your career opportunities without investing a large amount of time and resources.
Graduate With Little or No Debt
We believe cost should never be a barrier to achieving your potential. Save over $4,700 per year with tuition that's one-third lower than other local institutions. Plus, we'll help you navigate scholarship options and financial aid.
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