Advanced Medical Coding Short-Term Technical Certificate

This program is available at the Beavercreek and Springfield - Leffel Lane locations. Courses are offered in an eight (8) week format to be completed in either summer, fall or spring semesters. Students should follow the recommended sequencing of courses, with consideration to the pre/co requisites, including college preparatory requirements.

This certificate is available for students who need a quicker entry into the job market than what an associate's degree requires. Upon completion of this certificate students will be able to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). This certificate is fully embedded in the Health Information Technology Departmental Certificateas well as the Medical Office Administration associate degree. Students should follow the recommended sequencing of courses, with consideration to the pre/co requisites, including college preparatory requirements. All coding resources available in print and online.

This certificate will also provide the student with experience using ICD-10-CM, CPT, ICD-10-PCS and HCPCS. All coding resources available in print and online.

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Outcomes and Curriculum

Upon successful completion of the Advanced Medical Coding Short-Term Technical Certificate, a graduate will be able to:

Analyze information and demonstrate comprehension.
Code medical documents and assists in the management of patient’s health information.
Demonstrate accurate coding of procedures and diagnoses utilizing resources, such as, CPT, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and HCPCS.
Demonstrate coding skills by qualifying to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam through (AHIMA) the American Health Information Management Association.

Course	Title	Credits
Summer
BIO 1105	Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology	3
MST 1105	Medical Terminology *	2

Fall
OAD 2301	CPT/ICD-10-PCS Coding	3
OAD 2302	ICD-10-CM Coding	3

Spring
OAD 2312	Advanced Medical Coding	3
OAD 2320	Medical Office Certification Review	1
MST 1140	Human Disease	3

	Total credit hours	18

*MST 1105 must be successfully completed with a C or better within five years. If older than five years, the course must be completed.

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Debora Rudd Instructor and Coordinator, Business and Applied Technologies

937.328.3812 ruddd@clarkstate.edu