Medical Coding - Oakton Community College

Medical Coding from Oakton Community College is a Campus Certificate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The 27-credit Medical Coding Certificate is a limited enrollment track in the A.A.S. in Health Information Technology Program. The admission requirements are the same as for the A.A.S. program. Courses are offered full-time during the day at the Des Plaines campus. The sequence of courses can be completed in three semesters. There is also a part-time evening section that can be completed in five semesters. Students in the Medical Coding certificate program gain a working knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding systems. Healthcare facilities, physicians? offices and insurance companies employ individuals with knowledge and skill in the language and science of medicine and its medical coding system. Coded information is used to determine and secure appropriate reimbursement for health care services rendered. Successful completion of the curriculum qualifies students to take the national certification examination given by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Successful candidates may add the initials CCA (Certified Coding Associate) to their names as proof of their qualifications. After gaining work experience in medical coding, a qualified coder may wish to become a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by passing the certification examination administered by AHIMA. View more details on Oakton Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.