Program Overview
The Medical Coder Certificate program from UC Clermont College is a 100% online program that prepares students for a career in healthcare coding. The program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED, and it is recommended that students have a computer or laptop that meets the minimum system requirements for the software used in the curriculum.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Medical Coder Certificate program prepares students to become professional coders in the healthcare industry. They work in hospitals, clinics, doctors offices, nursing homes, pharmacies, insurance companies, etc. preparing and coding bills and reimbursements for medical care. Using the latest technology and industry-established codes, professional coders indicate what treatments were received, what the diagnosis was, and the level of care that was given. Medical coding professionals are in very high demand due to increasing regulation in the healthcare industry in addition to the rapidly aging population.
Careers:
If you successfully complete the medical coding certificate, you may pursue a variety of opportunities in hospitals, physician offices, nursing care facilities, outpatient clinics, home health services, insurance companies and public health departments.
Other:
- The program is 100% online.
- The program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED and the desire to succeed.
- Students accepted into the program must continue to meet the academic standards established in order to advance to upper levels of study.
- Enrollment in this certificate is also available with simultaneous enrollment in an associate’s degree such as the Health Information Systems.
- To succeed in medical coding, you should be well organized, have excellent communication skills and be detail oriented.
- UC Clermont recommends that incoming students own a computer or laptop that meets the minimum system requirements for software used in the curriculum.
- UC Clermont students have access to free tutoring and academic support services through Learning Commons.
- Our online courses are taught by faculty that have received extensive online training. UC Clermont College is a Quality Matters Institution Member.
- In order to graduate from UC Clermont, a student must:
- Complete all required course work and program requirements.
- Obtain at least a 2.0 university grade point average.
- Be in good academic standing; that is, not on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension.
- File formal application for the degree by the posted semester of graduation deadline.
- The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Entry Requirements:
This program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED and the desire to succeed. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must continue to meet the academic standards established in order to advance to upper levels of study.
