Medical Records Coding Certificate

This program is designed to meet the professional needs of those seeking careers in Medical Records Coding.

Coders interpret doctor-originated information from patient charts, classify it and assign appropriate numerical codes.  These codes are necessary for statistics, billings and quality assurance.  The person who assigns these codes must be fully trained and accurate.  Experienced instructors are experts in the field and are trained to teach you the latest industry standards and practices.  The Medical Records Coding Certification Program consists of nine required courses.

Requirements:

• Medical Terminology I – CEHS 112 or CEHO 100
• Medical Terminology II – CEHS 117 or CEHO 101 or CEHO 102
• Anatomy and Physiology for the Allied Health Care Professional – CEHS 194 or CEHO 104
• CPT Coding I - CEHS 151
• CPT Coding II – CEHS 147
• ICD-9 CM Coding I – CEHS 115
• ICD-9 CM Coding II – CEHS 148
• Medical Insurance and Billing Practices – CEHS 274 or CEHO 103
• Coding and Abstracting – CEHS 286

OR

Medical Coding Certificate Online

Requirements:

• Medical Terminology I – CEHO 100
• Medical Terminology II – CEHO 101 or CEHO 102 (Fast Track Medical Term I & II)
• Anatomy and Physiology for the Allied Health Professional - CEHO 104
• Medical Coding and CPC Exam Prep – CEHO 106

If you have any questions, contact stumminelli@ocean.edu

Contact Information:

For information about Nursing and Allied Health courses and/or clinical requirements contact Kathy Caro, Administrator of Allied Health, at kcaro@ocean.edu.

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