• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC–www.aapc.com) and/or the
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA–www.ahima.org)

Note: You must meet the respective organization’s examination criteria. Practical experience and a strong aptitude in this field are recommended prior to sitting for these certification exams.

Medical Coding courses are offered via traditional classroom instruction and/or in an online course format. Online course requires Windows (not Mac) for the required software. Students can choose to complete sequence by selecting seven online or traditional courses below:

The recommended course sequence follows (O=Online, T=Traditional):

1. Expanded Medical Terminology for the Health Care Professional (O,T)
2. Anatomy and Physiology for the Medical Office Professional (T)
3. Medical Coding I  (O,T)
4. Medical Coding II  (O,T)
5. Medical Insurance and Billing (O,T)
6. Electronic Health Records (O,T)
7. AAPC/AHIMA Medical Coding Boot Camp (T) – Suggest course to prepare for National Certification

Electives for Medical Coding (O=Online, T=Traditional):
Students may select from the following online/classroom courses as an elective:

• Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals (T, O)
• Online Introduction to Medical Coding (O)
• Medical Law (T, O)

NOTE: You must have access to a computer with Internet connectivity and an active email address to take any of the online courses. Visit the information section to learn more about Medical Coding.

Prepare for national certification from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as a Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-Based (CSS-P) and/or Certified Coding Apprentice (CCA), depending on background and previous experience. Learn to apply coding principles to correctly assign diagnosis codes, physician codes, and hospital procedural codes. Must have working knowledge of computer skills. Textbooks required. More information is provided in frequently asked questions. 40 hours. $124

How does the human body function? This course provides a basic overview of the human body systems as well as an introduction to homeostasis, cells, tissues, circulation, the immune response, and electrolytes. Students gain an understanding of how different systems within the human body relate to one another. Upon completion, students are able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. Textbook required. Recommended prerequisites include sound keyboarding skills, a basic understanding of and access to word processing software, basic file management skills, and familiarity with basic grammar. Recommended prerequisite course: Expanded Medical Terminology for the Health Textbook required. Registration procedures for online courses. 90 hours. $175

Good communication skills are important in any workplace. They are crucial in the health care industry, especially when interacting with health care professionals. Learn how to communicate with health care professionals to create a climate of empathy, mutual support, and trust. Learn medical terms that make communication easier. This course is designed to help you understand and appreciate the health care professional-patient relationship. Recommended prerequisites include sound keyboarding skills, a basic understanding of and access to word processing software, and basic file management skills. Textbook required. Registration procedures for online courses. 24 hours. $65

With the explosive growth of electronic health records, medical support personnel need to understand and attain practical knowledge of the electronic health records field. This course reviews the field’s history and standards and provides practical training in scheduling appointments, tracking patient activity, ordering tests, charting patient vitals, and documenting office visits. Recommended prerequisites include sound keyboarding skills, a basic understanding of and access to word processing software, and basic file management skills.Textbook required.Registration procedures for online courses. 48 hours. $120

This course provides the foundation to build your skills in the medical profession by focusing on the language of medicine and emphasizes prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Learn the medical vocabulary that relates to anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, diagnostic treatment, and procedures of various body systems. Students learn to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms. Textbook required. Recommended prerequisites include sound keyboarding skills, a basic understanding of and access to word processing software, and basic file management skills.Textbook required. Registration procedures for online courses. 90 hours. $175

Continuing the study of coding and classification systems, ICD-9-CM and HCPCS/CPT-4 are emphasized. These coding systems are applied to reimbursement and billing, encoders and groupers, case mix management, and the relationship between coding and managed care. Detailed medical history reports are provided for use in determining CPT codes. The textbook plus the coding manual from Medical Coding I are used. Recommended prerequisite: Medical Coding I. Registration procedures for online courses. 72 hours. $179; Online – $175

Are you new to the medical billing field? Using a practice-based approach, learn to confidently complete and submit health insurance claims. Realistic examples, case studies, and application exercises simplify the complex field of health insurance. This introductory course allows you to gain a practical understanding of the world of medical insurance. Textbook and online packet required. Recommended prerequisite course: Introduction to Medical Terminology or Expanded Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals. Recommended prerequisites include a basic understanding of and access to word processing software, the Internet, Must have working knowledge of computer skills.Textbook required. Online registration procedures. 48 hours. $120

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