The Medical Coding Specialist certificate prepares the students to pass the tests to become a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and/or a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). These tests are administered by the American Health Information Management Association. This certificate program focuses on preparing the students for an in-depth knowledge of coding.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Use CPT codes to create complex medical insurance claim forms used in a medical facility.
2. Analyze medical billing situations, integrate appropriate data from patient files and physician notes, complete professional accounts payable invoices, and submit the documents to the appropriate insurance provider(s).
3. Pass a sample AHIMA certification exam with a score of 75% or better.
4. Use medical terminology to create medical records and insurance claim forms, integrate appropriate terminology from patient files and physician notes, and analyze medical terminology to produce professional medical documents.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Required Core
Complete the following:
BC C145	Medical Administrative Assistant 1	3
BC C161	Health Information Technology: Medical Coding 1	3
BC C162	Health Information Technology: Medical Coding 2	3
BC C163	Health Information Technology: Medical Terminology	3
Total Units		12