This certificate prepares students for employment in hospitals, physicians' offices and other health care settings as medical coders, abstractors and medical billers of clinical patient information using ICD-9-CM, HCPCS/CPT. In addition, students will learn about other related classification systems, clinical documentation requirements, prospective payment systems, e.g., diagnosis related groups (DRGs), reimbursement strategies and the processing of medical claims. The program incorporates classroom instruction and a practicum covering a wide variety of medical specialties in both ambulatory and inpatient care.
Curriculum
Health Info Mgmt Required Courses (Cert)
- Complete the following required program and support courses. A grade of "C" or higher is required in each one. NOTE: If not previously completed, BIO-2060 must be taken concurrently with HIM-1500.
- TAKE THESE PROGRAM CONCENTRATION COURSES.
- TAKE THESE REQUIRED SUPPORTING COURSES.