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Certificate of Proficiency Medical Coding
Certificate of ProficiencyCertificate of Proficiency Medical Coding
Peirce College
The Medical Coding Certificate program equips students with the skills necessary to review patients' medical records and assign numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure. Coding accuracy impacts billing and the revenue cycle as well as outcomes reporting activities. Health Information Management principles serve as the basis of our Medical Coding Certificate program. Students will learn about medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, ICD coding, CPT coding, health information and delivery systems, healthcare reimbursement methods, and healthcare legal and compliance issues.�
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to: Determine diagnosis and procedure codes according to official guidelines. Evaluate revenue cycle processes. Evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies. Utilize classification systems, clinical vocabularies, and nomenclatures. Evaluate assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes and groupings in accordance with official guidelines.
Program Credit Requirements
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio,
the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences
you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will
transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Certificate of Proficiency Medical Coding
25
Cert in Medical Coding
22
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Cert in Medical Coding Requirements
22
PRC100/PRC101
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
Complete courses from the following Course:
Medical Terminology
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
ICD-10--CM Coding
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
CPT Outpatient Coding
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Anatomy & Physiology I
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Anatomy & Physiology II
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Pathophysiology
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
HIT 221/HIT 226
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Course list:
AND
Complete the following
Use the following rules
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Related Workforce Credentials
American Academy of Professional Coders� Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) certification exam
Related Workforce Credentials
American Health Information Management Association Certified Coding Specialist (CCS®) certification exam
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Yes. Students can earn credit for college-level knowledge acquired outside the classroom, including professional and military training, credit-by-exam, professional certifications and licenses, as well as college courses. |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
268
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100% of transfer students werre accepted as we are an open admission school.
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Peirce College understands the needs of adults better than any other college or university in Philadelphia. Our advisors, counselors and faculty take the time to know you and understand your unique needs and goals so we can help you finish your degree, advance your career and transform your life. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
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Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29-9021.00 | Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
| 29-2072.00 | Medical Records Specialists | Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |