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Medical Coding Certification
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Medical coding certification is

  • designed for medical office professionals.

  • a 16-week program offered each fall and spring.

Individuals who complete the course may choose to apply to sit for the national certification examination offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders. The exam application is made individually. Course completion does not quarantee you will pass the examination.

This comprehensive course is based on the Professional Medical Coding Student Workbook with information on medical terminology, anatomy and coding issues related to CPT and ICD-9-CM coding. Copies of the current CPT, ICD-9-CM and HCPCS are the required textbooks.

Required Courses:

Prerequisite Courses (must take one or have equivalent):

XNH 1550  Medical Terminology
XNC 2413  Demystifying Medical Terminology


Additional Required Course:

XNC 2430  Medical Coding Certification