Coding & Reimbursement Specialist - SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Coding & Reimbursement Specialist from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is a Campus Certificate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Securing accurate and appropriate payment for health care services challenges health care providers, insurance companies, and patients. Today's complex health care insurance and governmental payment systems depend on medical coding to determine proper payment. The coding and reimbursement specialist program incorporates the knowledge and skills needed to assign the correct code for prompt and accurate reimbursement. C&RS professionals analyze patient records, assign ICD (ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS), CPT, and HCPCS codes to diagnoses, procedures, and health care services provided to patients for timely and accurate healthcare billing, reimbursement, and medical necessity. Web-based programs are organized under the health information technology/medical records program (HIT program). This means that if you initially select the C&RS program, you can transfer courses into the HIT program and earn your associate in applied science (AAS) degree. Alfred State's comprehensive coding certificate program offers individuals the opportunity to pursue a business-related career that is an essential part of the health care industry. Students who successfully complete the C&RS program are eligible to take the national certification examination to become a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). Traditionally, Alfred State graduates have achieved a passing rate above the national average on certification exams. Career Opportunities: Hospitals Clinics and Physicians' Offices Insurance Companies State and Federal Agencies Legal Firms Software Companies Consulting Firms View more details on SUNY College of Technology at Alfred . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.