Home Health Medical Coding, STC

Program Code: HHMC.S.STC • Credit Hours: 21

Description

The Home Health Medical Coding certificate prepares students for entry-level coding positions in home health agencies. Students will develop skills to accurately determine diagnostic code number assignments that impact medical reimbursement. Skill sets include application of ICD-10-CM coding systems; medical terminology; anatomy and physiology and disease processes. The Home Health Medical Coding certificate can be completed with some courses completed in the traditional classroom setting or completely online. Students must receive a grade of C or higher in all courses in the HHMC.S.STC and have a GPA of 2.0 to receive the certificate.

Career Opportunities

Employment prospects for home health medical coding professionals are excellent throughout the state and country. Career opportunities include employment with home health agencies or any medical institution that offers home health medical services.