2009 CCBC College Catalog
Medical Coding Certificate
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Prerequisite Courses:
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Credits
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____OFAD 141
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Medical Terminology
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3
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____BIOL 109
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Human Anatomy and Physiology
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4
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Core Program Requirements:
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____ENGL 101
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College Composition I
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3
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____OFAD 160
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Computers in the Business World
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3
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____MNGT 110
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Principles of Supervision
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3
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____HIIT 101
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Fundamentals of Health Data Management
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4
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____HIIT 102
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Health Care Delivery Systems
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3
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____HIIT 110
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Basic Medical Coding
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3
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____HIIT 130
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Computer Applications for Health Data Analysis
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4
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____HIIT 171
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Practicum I: Electronic Medical Records Applications
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1
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____HIIT 201
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ICD-9 Medical Coding
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3
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____HIIT 202
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CPT Medical Coding
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3
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____HIIT 210
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Advanced Clinical Coding
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3
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____HIIT 221
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Medical Reimbursement Practices and Procedures
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3
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Total Required for Certificate:
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43
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Program Description:
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as medical coders in the health care industry. The content combines health information knowledge with computer technology and management skills to provide not only state-of-the-art training but also a career path and an academic path to higher level positions. Students who complete this certificate will find employment in hospitals, insurance companies, government agencies, skilled nursing facilities, long-term facilities, and ambulatory care facilities. Graduates will be able to analyze medical records in order to code and classify medical data for reimbursement in compliance with accepted classification systems, standards and regulations regarding health care, and patient privacy conventions.
This program has been officially approved by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Students who successfully complete this certificate program are eligible to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) examination administered by AHIMA.
Students must complete the prerequisite certificate courses with a grade of C or better to be accepted into the core program. Students must complete the program sequence and graduate within three years. Students who do not complete the program within three years will be required to repeat courses where the most current skills and knowledge are critical.
Program Coordinator
CCBC Catonsville, Celia Lange, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P
410-455-4989 or clange@ccbcmd.edu
