C2.5107B (23 credits)
The Medical Coding Certificate offers convenience and flexibility with 100% online medical coding courses. Students gain knowledge to appropriately assign medical codes to diagnoses, symptoms, and operative procedures using the various medical coding systems. Graduates make use of the ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding systems.
Upon completion of the certificate, students are eligible to sit for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam through AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association).
Students completing the Medical Coding certificate may continue with the Health Information Technology AAS program and earn certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). All credits earned in the certificate can be applied toward the Health Information Technology AAS.
Program Outcomes
At the conclusion of the program, students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology required to correctly code health records
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze all medical reports to properly identify all procedures and diagnoses
- Demonstrate accurate coding of procedures and diagnoses utilizing resources such as, CPT, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS
- Demonstrate coding skills by qualifying to take the Certified Coding Associate exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Program Requirements
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