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 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.

RELATED INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Communication

CMA 110Medical Office Communications

3

Human Relations

CMA 112Basic Law & Ethical Issues In Healthcare

3

Computation

CRS 110Medical Insurance & Reimbursement Systems

4

CMA 200Medical Office Management

5

2 credits of CRS 110 apply toward related instruction requirements, 2 credits apply toward program.

1 credits of CMA 200 apply toward related instruction requirements, 4 credits apply toward program.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Required Courses

CMA 101Medical Term & Body Systems I

3

CMA 102Medical Term & Body Systems II

3

CMA 103Medical Term & Body Systems III

3

CMA 104Pathology For Medical Asst

3

CMA 111Medical Documentation & Screening

3

CMA 130Pharmacology Medical Office I

3

CMA 120Computer Applications for Medical Assistants

2

CRS 101Coding I

3

CRS 111Coding II

4

CRS 210Coding III

4

CRS 211CPC/CMA Test Taking Strategies

1

Total Credit Hours:47

Optional Practicum Experience

See a faculty advisor for further information.
AH 100CPR: American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers

1

CRS 270Medical Coding Practicum

2

Total Credit Hours:50