Medical Coding Specialist Certificate

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Purpose

The Medical Coding Specialist Certificate Program is designed to provide each student with the comprehensive knowledge and competencies required to become a successful medical coder in a hospital setting, physician office setting, or ambulatory setting. Graduates of the program meet the AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) requirements to set for the CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) Exam.

The full Medical Coding Specialist Certificate Program is available online with the exception of MT 121 or higher. Some courses may be offered at Campus locations. Check schedule for offerings.

First Semester

AH 132 - Advanced Medical Terminology 3 Credit Hours
BS 115 - Essentials of Human Systems for Healthcare Professionals 3 Credit Hours
BU 115 - Business Mathematical Applications 3 Credit Hours
or
MT 121 - ~College Mathematics for General Education 3 Credit Hours or higher
HI 110 - Outpatient Coding I 3 Credit Hours *
HI 115 - Outpatient Coding II 3 Credit Hours **

Credit Hours: 15

Second Semester

AH 119 - Pharmacology for the Healthcare Professional 1 Credit Hours
BS 126 - Pathophysiology 2 Credit Hours
CS 103 - Introduction to Applications 1 Credit Hours (E)
EN 101 - ~English Composition I 3 Credit Hours
HI 120 - Inpatient Coding I 3 Credit Hours *
HI 125 - Inpatient Coding II 3 Credit Hours **
HI 212 - Healthcare Reimbursement 2 Credit Hours

Credit Hours: 15

Total Credit Hours: 30

~ Designates courses on the statewide Core Coursework Transfer Agreement.

*These courses are offered in the first 8-week part-of-term.

**These courses are offered in the second 8-week part-of-term.

This degree program provides students the opportunity to receive credit for their high school EDGE courses (http://careertech.k12.wv.us/edge/edgeCollege.html) as designated by the (E) within the program sequence.