This certificate prepares students for employment in a variety of areas that require coding expertise. This program is approved by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
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| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| ENG-101 | English Composition I 1 | 3 |
| BIO-103 | Human Biology | 3 |
| CIS-105 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| HIT-101 | Introduction to Health Information | 3 |
| HIT-120 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Second Semester | ||
| HIT-115 | Healthcare Reimbursement 2 | 3 |
| HIT-130 | Introduction to Ambultory Coding 3 | 3 |
| HIT-134 | Basic Pathophysiology 4 | 3 |
| HIT-140 | Diagnostic and Procedural Coding I 5 | 3 |
| 12 | ||
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Third Semester | ||
| HIT-132 | Basic Pharmacology 6 | 3 |
| HIT-135 | Medical Coding Internship 7 | 2 |
| HIT-215 | Advanced Ambulatory Coding 8 | 3 |
| HIT-240 | Diagnostic and Procedural Coding II 9 | 4 |
| 12 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits | 39 | |
2 Prerequisites: HIT-101, HIT-120, BIO-103 or BIO-117 or BIO-211
3 Prerequisites: HIT-101, HIT-120, and BIO-103 or BIO-117 and BIO-118 or BIO-211 and BIO-212
4 Prerequisites: HIT-120, BIO-103 or BIO-117 or BIO-211
5 Prerequisites: HIT-101, HIT-120, and BIO-103 or BIO-117 and BIO-118 or BIO-211 and BIO-212
6 Prerequisites: HIT-120 and BIO-103 or BIO-117 or BIO-211
7 Prerequisites: HIT-115, HIT-130, HIT-134 and HIT-140; Permission of Program Director required prior to registering for this course.
8 Prerequisite: HIT-130, HIT-132 and HIT-134
9 Prerequisites: HIT-132, HIT-134, and HIT-140
Program Student Learning Outcomes
At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to: Assign, analyze and validate coding and coding data for accuracy and compliance with federal coding guidelines.
Program Information
The Medical Coding certificate program can be completed online.
Employment Opportunities
- Acute care hospitals
- Physician’s office
- Ambulatory surgical centers
- Private billing organizations
- Insurance companies
Contact Person
Linda Mesko, MS, RHIA, Director
(856) 968-1331
email: lmesko@camdencc.edu
Accreditation and Approval
The Medical Coding Certificate Program at Camden County College is approved by the Professional Certificate Approval Programs (PCAP). Affiliation with PCAP ensures that our coding students receive a strong balanced coding education. Affiliation distinguishes our coding certificate program as one that meets the rigorous standards of the AHIMA national model curriculum and has been evaluated for compliance for faculty qualifications and program standards of the PCAP. (Formerly the Approved Coding Certificate Program ACCP).
For more information go to: www.ahima.org/careers. AHIMA can be reached at www.ahima.org or at 233 N. Michigan Avenue, 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-5800, 312-233-1100.
Additional information
| CIP Code | 51.0707 |
|---|---|
| Program Code | MDC.CT |
