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The E2P Medical Coding Micro-Credential represents Canada\u2019s entry-to-practice standard for health information professionals<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Entry-to-Practice (E2P) Medical Coding Micro-Credential<\/strong> is intended for graduates of accredited Health Information Management diploma and degree programs that have confirmed their curriculum teaches the micro-credential learning outcomes. Once graduates of these programs have passed the CHIM National Certification Exam (NCE)<\/strong> and have received their CHIM certification<\/strong>, they can sit for the E2P National Micro-credential Exam (NME).<\/strong> The E2P NME tests candidates on practical coding and abstracting scenarios, confirming they understand the application of the ICD-10-CA\/CCI and Canadian Coding Standards at the entry-to-practice level.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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