This is a distance learning program that will provide students with skills necessary for employment in hospitals, insurance companies, and clinics doing medical coding. Students may, preferably after work experience, take the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) test to become nationally certified as a coding specialist.

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

• Select proper codes for diagnoses, services, and procedures
• Retrieve and file medical records using terminal digit filing
• Release medical information following confidentiality rules
• Set up and run a coding business from home
• Complete the Universal Health Insurance Claim Form
• Manipulate medical office software for billing, appointments, etc.
• Use medical references

NOTE: This program has specific entrance requirements. Please contact the Admissions Office. The program course requirements are presented in sequence. Students who cannot follow this sequence should check course descriptions in this Catalog to determine prerequisites and, in addition, should consult their academic advisor regarding the order in which they take courses.