Program Overview
Students will develop skills to accurately determine diagnostic and procedural code number assignments that impact medical reimbursement. Skill sets include application of ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and disease processes, processing insurance claims and reimbursement practices. Students will be eligible to sit for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) examination.
This certificate prepares students for entry-level coding and billing positions in physician and medical offices, medical insurance companies and outpatient billing services.