Coding Reimbursement Specialist, One-Year Certificate
Students who successfully complete a certificate in Coding and Reimbursement Specialist will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in procedural coding from both the CPT and HCPCS II code sets.
- Demonstrate competency in diagnostic coding from both the ICD9 and ICD10 code sets.
- Demonstrate competency in Evaluation and Management Coding from both the 1995 and 1997 CMS standards.
- Demonstrate competency in coding and reimbursement compliance, including HIPAA.
Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.
Fall Term
| CMA 101 | Medical Term & Body Systems I | 3 |
| CMA 110 | Medical Office Communications | 3 |
| CRS 101 | Coding I | 2 |
| CRS 110 | Medical Insurance & Reimbursement Systems | 4 |
| Electives | 2 |
CMA 110 satisfies the Communications related instruction requirement.
CRS 110 satisfies the Computation (2 credits) related instruction requirement.
Winter Term
| CMA 102 | Medical Term & Body Systems II | 3 |
| CMA 111 | Medical Documentation & Screening | 3 |
| CMA 112 | Basic Law & Ethical Issues In Healthcare | 3 |
| CMA 130 | Pharmacology Medical Office I | 3 |
| CRS 111 | Coding II | 3 |
| HE 261 | CPR: Professional Rescuer | 1 |
CMA 112 satisfies the Human Relations related instruction requirement.
Spring Term
CMA 200 satisfies the Computation (1 credit) related instruction requirement.
| CMA 103 | Medical Term & Body Systems III | 3 |
| CMA 104 | Pathology For Medical Asst | 3 |
| CMA 200 | Medical Office Management | 4 |
| CRS 210 | Coding III | 4 |
| CRS 211 | CPC/CMA Test Taking Strategies | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 45 |
Optional Practicum Experience
See a faculty advisor for further information.
| CRS 270 | Medical Coding Practicum | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 47 |