Do I need a college degree to be considered?

fedral · Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 6

hjhogle · Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 6:30 am Post subject:

To be considered for what?

To be considered to enter an educational program for meidcal coding? To get a job as a medical coder?

Your best bet is to go where there is accurate information. One place to start is here:

http://www.ahima.org/certification/index.asp The American Health Information Management Association

hjh, RT

hansen55 · Joined: 21 Jan 2011 Posts: 3

Many departments require 60 semester hours, some will waive for 2 years active some only for 4 years active. I see some that take 2 years active as equal to 30 semester hours.
Some are now requiring bachelors degrees.
Many require a bachelors to get promoted to the rank of sergeant and above.
While in the service it is easily for you to get lots of college hours in. I know lots of guys in for 4 years who go their AAs.
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