Medical Coding, Certificate
The Medical Coding Certificate Program prepares students to become medical coding specialists, training them to understand coding principles, guidelines, medical terminology and coding regulation changes. The program is designed to offer a wide variety of learning experiences, including classroom lectures, computerized coding and clinical experiences in both hospital and ambulatory healthcare settings. Coders who have gained several years of experience in hospitals or in an ambulatory setting may elect to take the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P) exams offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Program is not eligible for Web Registration.
Entrance Requirements:
MATH 107 – Applied Mathematical Concepts (or placement into MATH 109 Algebra Essentials with a grade of “C” or better)
Required Courses
Prerequisite Courses
First Semester
| HITT 101 | Intro to Health Information Management | 4 |
| HITT 106 | ICD Coding | 4 |
| HITT 115 | Patho Physiology and Pharmacology | 4 |
| HITT 205 | Legal Aspects of Hit Management & Ethics | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Second Semester
Total Credit Hours: 38-40