Medical Coding (Vocational Certificate B) Pathway

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The Medical Coding: Health Care certificate will prepare the student to enter the workforce as an entry-level medical coder. The well-qualified medical coder will gain proficiencies in different levels of medical coding and will be prepared to sit for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentials.

Pathway Code: MEDC

Technical Requirements (35 hours)

ALH1655 - Medical Terminology 3 hour(s)
ALH5230 - Pharmacology 3 hour(s)
ALH5235 - Allied Healthcare Provider Anatomy and Physiology 4 hour(s)
ALH5236 - Pathophysiology 4 hour(s)
ALH5240 - Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding 3 hour(s)
ALH5241 - Reimbursement Methodologies (Physician) 3 hour(s)
ALH5242 - International Classification of Disease (ICD) Coding 3 hour(s)
ALH5244 - Introduction to Health Information 3 hour(s)
ALH5249 - Healthcare Coding Practicum 3 hour(s)
ALH5253 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare 3 hour(s)
ALH5339 - Bioethics 3 hour(s)

Total Hours 35

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program.