CLINICAL CODING SPECIALIST


The clinical coding specialist possesses the technical knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate medical records, code symptoms, diseases and operations according to various classification systems and report health data for insurance reimbursement.

Education

On-the-job experiences as well as coding education from seminars or college classes are required. The Certificate Program in Clinical Coding requires 21 semester hours.

Registration/Certification/Licensure

The American Health Information Management Association gives a certification examination. Two years of coding experience are recommended before taking the certification exam. There is a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and a Certified Coding Specialist - Physician based (CCS-P).

Salary

$20,000-39,999

Employment Opportunities

Clinical coding specialists may work in hospitals, clinics, ambulatory, long-term and mental health care facilities, physicians' offices and government agencies that need coding expertise.

Programs

Eastern Kentucky University, Health Information Management Program (859) 622-1915
National Business College, Danville Campus (859) 236-6991
National Business College, Florence Campus (859) 525-6510
National Business College, Lexington Campus (859) 253-0621
National Business College, Louisville Campus (502) 447-7634
National Business College, Pikeville Campus (606) 432-5477
National Business College, Richmond Campus (859) 623-8956

Professional Association

American Health Information Management Association
233 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 2150
Chicago, IL 60601-5519
(312) 233-1100
 

Last updated:  February 3, 2003