Medical Coding Specialist Certificate

This certificate degree program will prepare the student to become a specialist in Medical Coding. The Medical Coding Specialist will review patients’ records and assign alphanumeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure codes performed by the medical provider. Through detailed instruction including professional practicum experience, the student will be prepared in ICD10 and CPT coding systems and will gain knowledge in medical terminology, disease processes, and pharmacology. Upon completion of this certificate, a student may sit for certification exams.

Program Outcomes

• Summarize medical terminology, systems of classification, and methods of reimbursement commonly used in the Health Information Management field.
• Explain legal and ethical concerns related to confidentiality, security, and privacy issues in Health Information Management.
• Examine compliance issues related to government regulations, licensure, and certification requirements.