Program Title
Medical Coding Specialist
TOPs Code
Health Information Technology (122300)
Projected Start Date
2019-08-30
Program Description
The Medical Coding Specialist Program is designed to educate and prepare students for entry-level medical coding jobs. This certificate of achievement prepares individuals with the content knowledge and skills needed to abstract and critically analyze medical data for positions in the Health Information Management field and the medical technology industry.
There is a high demand for medical coders in today's job market in a variety of healthcare settings. These professionals are experts in health data collection and analysis and are considered an essential individual in various healthcare settings such as acute care facilities, extended care facilities, nursing homes, clinics, physician offices and other healthcare entities. As a major unit among HIM professionals, these individuals are considered as the medical language experts who interpret and process health information for research, data collection, and billing reimbursement.
This Medical Coding Specialist certificate prepares students for technical positions that manage, analyze, exchange and report health data to improve quality of care. The curriculum emphasizes competencies in data analysis while providing hands-on integration application with use of technology systems seen in many healthcare institutions. Completion of all courses will require a “C” or above to receive the Certificate of Achievement and to sit for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Procedural Coders (AAPC) certification exams.
The Medical Coding Specialist Program requires students to attend the orientation and obtain an educational plan prior to beginning this certificate program.
Enrollment Completer Projections
1st Cohort Fall 2019-Spring 2021 Enroll 25 Graduates 2020 20-25 Completers
2nd Cohort Fall 2021- Spring 2023 Enroll 25 Graduates 2021 20-25 Completers