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Medical Coder

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High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Health Science cluster Health Informatics pathway.

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Medical coding courses in the U.S. vary in length and in content. Typically, medical coding programs can last from six months to two years. They offer a certificate or diploma. "Medical coding is still something you can learn through formal education or on the job," says Joe Santos. He is a certification specialist at the American Health Information Management Association.

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