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Certified Professional Coder

Certified Professional Coders translate physician notes and laboratory and radiology results into medical codes so those services can be billed or appropriately reimbursed in full. The Coders ensure compliance with laws and regulations and protect the privacy of the patient’s health information.

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Education
Required

Places of
Employment

  • You must pass a 150-question exam; you are eligible to take the exam if you have two years of medical coding experience, an associate degree is recommended but not required.

  • Hospitals

  • Physician practices

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