Medical Coding, Certificate of Achievement - Major #4627
The medical coding certificate program prepares students for a position as a coder in a hospital, physician office, clinic, long-term care facility, and other healthcare settings. Coders review patient health information, analyze and extract data, and ensure appropriate codes are assigned for internal and external data reporting, billing, research, and regulatory compliance. Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all major courses. Course Substitutions: Biology 20 or Biology 21A may be substituted for Biology 5, Biology 55, or Health 5. Increased Student Success: Students are recommended to meet with a Health & STEM Pathway Counselor to develop a Student Education Plan (SEP). This ma