Certificate
In this program, students will develop comprehensive skills in classifying, coding, reporting, analyzing and managing medical data for both physician's office and large healthcare facility settings. Students will also learn how to code and process claims for reimbursement for multiple healthcare environments, and learn about pertinent laws, regulations, and compliance issues affecting healthcare information management and privacy. Upon completion of this program, students may be eligible to take the AHIMA CCA, CCS and CCS-P coding exams. This program is not an AAMA certification preparation program.
This is a high demand, high skill program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
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2023-2024 Academic Requirements
In this program, students will develop comprehensive skills in classifying, coding, reporting, analyzing and managing medical data for both physician's office and large healthcare facility settings. Students will also learn how to code and process claims for reimbursement for multiple healthcare environments, and learn about pertinent laws, regulations, and compliance issues affecting healthcare information management and privacy. Upon completion of this program, students may be eligible to take the field related certification examinations offered by AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) and/or AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association).
BIO 109 or BIO 111 and HSC 124 with a C minimum grade requirement.
All courses must be completed with a GPA of 2.0 or better.
- Division
- Health Sciences
- Department
- Health Science
- Advisors
Major/Area Requirements
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 109 or | Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| BIO 111 | Anatomy and Physiology - Normal Structure and Function | 4 | |
| HSC 124 | Medical Terminology | 3 | |
| Total | 7 | ||
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBC 255 | Medical Coding Capstone | 3 | |
| Total | 3 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 32