The Medical Coding Technical Certificate of Credit provides a basic short-term academic credential with potential for future program credit.
The curriculum provides training in coding skills for persons wanting to progress in their occupations or who want to prepare for full-time or part-time employment in the medical field. The Medical Coding Technical Certificate of Credit program provides basic training in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and medical diagnostic coding and physicians procedural coding skills.
Employment Opportunities
Medical Coding completers find a variety of employment opportunities in health care facilities including ambulatory care centers, hospitals, and physicians’ offices.
Licensure/Certification
Graduates of the Medical Coding program may sit for certification examinations through the American Health Information Management Association. Exams include the CCA (Certified Coding Associate), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), and the CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist, Physician based.) Information is available through www.ahima.org. Graduates may also sit for the CPC exams offered through the American Academy of Professional Coders. Information is available through www.aapc.com.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 17 years of age;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
55 |
60 |
34 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
224 |
236 |
229 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Medical Coding Certificate Curriculum
The curriculum for the Medical Coding certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 24 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 465 contact hours and generally takes 2 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (24 Credits)
ALHS 1011, ALHS 1090, ENGL 1010, MAST 1120, MAST 1510, MAST 1520 and MAST 1530: “C” or higher grade is required for all these courses.
Program Costs
Tuition/Fees: $2,770
Books/Supplies: $750
Certification Exam: CCA – $299, CCS – $399, CPC – $300
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)