Coding Specialist, Certificate
Certificate—41 credit hours
Curriculum Code 1431
This certificate program prepares students to become medical coding specialists and gain a working knowledge of diagnosis and procedure coding systems. Medical coders classify diagnoses and procedures into numerical format to be used for reimbursement, data quality and medical research. Coders develop a broad base of knowledge to enable the application of coding theory using medical terminology, disease process, surgical procedures, and pharmacology principles. Graduates may seek employment as coders, insurance billers, and reimbursement specialists. After completion of the certificate, students may choose to continue their education and earn the A.A.S. in health information technology. All coding certificate courses are applicable toward the A.A.S. degree. Approval: The Coding Specialist curriculum meets the basic requirements prescribed by the American Health Information Management Association and has been approved as a comprehensive coding program by AHIMA. Graduates may elect to write a credentialing exam which is administered by the American Health Information Management Association to become a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist—Physician Based (CCS-P).
Required Career Courses
41 credit hours as follows:
Suggested Schedule
Semester 1 (6 credit hours)
Semester 2 (12 credit hours)
Semester 3 (8 credit hours)
| MRT-119 | Insurance Reimbursement Procedures | 2 |
| MRT-123 | EHR and Practice Management | 3 |
| MRT-125 | Pathophysiology and Pharmacology | 3 |
Semester 4 (11 credit hours)
Semester 5 (4 credit hours)
| MRT-113 | Coding Professional Practice | 4 |