What is the difference between the medical coding certificate and the AAS in HIT degree?
AAS degree students gain a knowledge of all aspects of health information management. Students have a greater variety and number of job opportunities open to them. All medical coding certificate courses are part of the AAS degree program so you are able to do everything a coder can do but also the additional jobs that are a part of the AAS degree. You can also sit for the RHIT certification exam and have the opportunity to continue your studies at a four year college.
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