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Medical Coding - MDC.CT

Medical Coding

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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Allied Health, Nursing and Allied Health
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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
1 Must test into ENG-101 or complete all appropriate prerequisites
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

NOTICE: Clinical placements are a required part of the curriculum and a requirement for graduation. Clinical placements may require a criminal background check, health clearance and/or drug testing before participation is allowed. Clinical sites may deny a student’s participation in the event of a positive finding. Individuals who have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor may be denied certification or licensure as a health professional. Information regarding eligibility may be obtained from the appropriate credentialing body.

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.

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CIP Code

51.0707

Program Code

MDC.CT

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