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Credentials that open doors
Inpatient hospital coding
The most complex coding work, and a separate credential.
Specialty coding
Surgery, oncology, cardiology. Deep knowledge of one specialty sets you apart.
Coding auditor
Checking other coders' work and defending it to insurers. A clear step up.
Cancer registry
A specialist certificate for tracking cancer cases, with its own accredited programs.
Health informatics
Moving from records into the systems that hold them, which can lead to management.