Medical Coding, Advanced Certificate Print Options Apply Now Request Information College(s): Malcolm X Program Code: 0394
The Advanced Certificate in Medical Coding is intended to provide the student with the necessary education and hands-on skills required for entry-level positions as medical coders for a variety of healthcare settings. The students learn ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS Level II guidelines and apply them while coding various coding scenarios including inpatient records, outpatient visits, operative reports, and other healthcare records. Students utilize 3M encoder software in both basic and advanced coding courses in order to master their coding skills and smoothly transition to their entry-level healthcare careers. In addition, the students participate in the planned and supervised clinical affil
Courses
- BIOLOGY 116 — Introduction to Anatomy And Physiology
- BIOLOGY 226 — Human Structure and Function I
- BIOLOGY 227 — Human Structure and Function II
- CIS 120 — Introduction to Computer Applications
- HIT 101 — Foundations of HIT
- HIT 102 — Medical Billing
- HIT 103 — Basic ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding
- HIT 104 — Basic CPT Coding
- HIT 105 — Pharmacology for HIT Professionals
- HIT 108 — Advanced ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding
- HIT 109 — Advanced CPT Coding
- HIT 110 — Medical Terms for HIT Professionals
- HIT 201 — Fundamentals of Medical Science
- HIT 203 — Reimbursement Methodologies
- HIT 221 — Professional Practice I