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Nov 21, 2024
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Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 Academic Catalog
Medical Coding Certificate
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School: Health Sciences and Wellness
Academic Dept:
HEGIS: 5213.00
Important Note about Program Requirements
The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2024 to Summer 2025. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.
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Program Description
This certificate program is intended for those who wish to gain employment in medical coding and health information management. Students will develop a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, health records management, insurance procedures, billing software and medical coding. In addition, students develop skills in business communications and office administration that are vital for success in this growing field. Graduates are eligible to take national certification examinations offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) – including the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam and the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam. It is strongly recommended students work for a minimum of one year, full-time, in a coding position before taking the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) exam. Once certified, graduates can pursue occupational opportunities in either the public or private sector including positions in hospitals, other healthcare facilities, medical billing companies, health insurance companies, clinics and physicians’ offices, state and federal agencies, legal firms, software companies, and consulting firms.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will demonstrate an understanding of:
- Coding and coding classification systems
- Secondary data sources
- The health law and legal policies
- Health record content and documentation
- Revenue cycle, reimbursement and management
- Compliance, regulatory bodies and fraud surveillance
- Clinical documentation improvement process
Program Requirements
Required Courses - 35 credits
Program Map
The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.
Semester 1 (Summer 1)
Semester 2 (Fall)
Semester 3 (Spring)
Semester 4 (Summer 2)
Minimum Total Credits: 35
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American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Professional Certificate Approval Program (PCAP)