Medical Coding, Certificate of Completion

Non-Pell Eligible (Students may not use Pell funding for this certificate. Grants may be available. See your advisor.)

Curriculum Code #C204

Effective May 2023

The medical coder has advanced knowledge of how to accurately report diagnoses and procedure codes through the application of official coding guidelines and the use of current year coding manuals. They will learn to effectively identify, understand, and utilize medical codes as they will be applicable to physician reimbursement in the field of healthcare. Lorain County Community College has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by Lorain County Community College's University Partnership.

 
REQUIRED COURSES
ALHN 130MEDICAL CODING FOR THE PHYSICAN'S OFFICE5
Total Hours5
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For questions about registration, contact LCCC Enrollment Services.

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For questions about the course and class schedule, contact Sharon Haas shaas@lorainccc.edu

Notes

This course prepares students to pass either the AHIMA Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam or the AAPC Certified American Professional Coder (CPC) exam.

Program Contact(s):

Sharon Haas
440-366-8746
shaas@lorainccc.edu

For information about admissions, enrollment, transfer, graduation and other general questions, please contact your advising team.