Healthcare Coding & Classification Certificate of Proficiency

Program Overview

This program trains students in the application of disease and operation codes to episodes of care in the U.S. healthcare system. It develops expertise in using ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding schemes for both outpatient and inpatient settings. Upon completion, students earn a Healthcare Coding & Classification Certificate of Proficiency and are prepared for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification exam. Graduates are qualified for healthcare coding roles in hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Description: This program provides training to candidates interested in the application of disease and operation codes to episodes of care in the U.S. healthcare system.
There currently is a nationwide shortage of qualified healthcare coders. Qualified coders are needed at all levels of the healthcare system to provide coded clinical data for reimbursement and research purposes. The program develops the ability of students to use the International Classification of Diseases, version 9 (ICD-9-CM) and version 10 (ICD-10-CM), and the International Classification of Diseases, version 10, Procedural Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Common Procedural Terminology (CPT) of the American Medical Association. The program develops expertise for both outpatient/office practice and acute-care inpatient levels of proficiency. Students will use and apply both coding schemes in the systems of reimbursement for healthcare services. Completion of all courses earns the student a Healthcare Coding & Classification Certificate of Proficiency and prepares them to sit for the American Health Information Management Association’s Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification examination.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Domain 1: Data Content, Structure & Standards (Information Governance) Domain 2: Information Protection: Access, Disclosure, Archival, Privacy & Security Domain 3: Informatics, Analytics and Data Use Domain 4: Revenue Management Domain 5: Compliance Domain 6: Leadership

Course Requirements for Institutional Certificate:

Program Prerequisites (6 credit hours)

HTHS 1101 - Medical Terminology Credits: (2) HTHS 1110 LS - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: (4) or ZOOL 2100 - Human Anatomy Credits: (4)

Courses Required (21 credit hours)

HTHS 1111 - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: (4) or ZOOL 2200 LS - Human Physiology Credits: (4) HTHS 2230 - Introductory Pathophysiology Credits: (3) HTHS 2240 - Introduction to Pharmacology Credits: (3) HIM 2300 - Diagnosis Coding Credits: (3) HIM 2320 - Ambulatory and Physician Office Coding Credits: (3) HIM 2330 - Healthcare Reimbursement Credits: (2) HIM 2410 - ICD-10-PCS Coding Credits: (2) HIM 2863 - Professional Practice Experience in Coding Credits: (1)

Careers:

Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to work as healthcare coders in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies. Healthcare coders are responsible for assigning codes to medical procedures and diagnoses, which are used for billing and reimbursement purposes. They also work with insurance companies to ensure that claims are processed correctly.