Medical Coding

Certificate

The Medical Coding certificate program prepares students for immediate placement in a variety of areas that require coding expertise. Students learn to analyze medical records and assign the appropriate medical codes using healthcare coding and classification schedules. This program is approved by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Medical Coding

    The Medical Coding certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions in a variety of businesses and industries that include:

    • Medical Records Specialists
    • First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
    • Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
    • Data Entry Keyers
    • Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
    FIRST SEMESTER
    COURSE CODECOURSE NAMECREDITSFEESTUITIONTOTAL
    BIO150Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology3$0.00$615.00$615.00
    CSC115Computer Applications3$0.00$615.00$615.00
    ENG101English Composition I3$0.00$820.00$820.00
    HIT101Introduction to Health Information3$0.00$615.00$615.00
    HSC211Medical Terminology3$0.00$615.00$615.00
    Subtotal: $3,280.00*
    * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied.

     

    SECOND SEMESTER (at Camden County College)
    COURSE CODECOURSE NAMECREDITSFEESTUITIONTOTAL
    HIT132Healthcare Reimbursement3Camden FeesCamden FeesCamden Fees
    HIT135Introduction to Ambulatory Coding3Camden FeesCamden FeesCamden Fees
    HIT215Basic Pathophysiology3Camden FeesCamden FeesCamden Fees
    HIT240Diagnostic and Procedural Coding I3Camden FeesCamden FeesCamden Fees
    Subtotal: Camden Total*
    * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied.

     

    SECOND SEMESTER (at Camden County College)
    COURSE CODECOURSE NAMECREDITSFEESTUITIONTOTAL
    HIT132Healthcare Reimbursement3Camden FeesCamden FeesCamden Fees
    HIT135Introduction to Ambulatory Coding3Camden FeesCamden FeesCamden Fees
    HIT215Basic Pathophysiology3Camden FeesCamden FeesCamden Fees
    HIT240Diagnostic and Procedural Coding I3Camden FeesCamden FeesCamden Fees
    Subtotal: Camden Total*
    * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied.

     

    Total Program Cost: $3,280.00*

    * - Tuition is based on the current in-county rate.
    ** - Elective tuition and fees may vary depending upon actual course selection.