Medical Coding
Open entry level doors to opportunities in the health specialty of medical coding. Individuals in this field of study may work in hospitals and/or other medical office settings where it is necessary to assign codes for billing and insurance purposes.
Students in this Class are Eligible for $1,000 in HEERF Funds!
What you'll learn
This program will provide students with the skills and basic information needed to sit for the Certified Coding Associate exam through the AHIMA and may also open entry level doors to opportunities in the health specialty of medical coding. (138 Hours)
Training Includes:
- Medical terminology as needed for assigning appropriate medical codes
- Recognition of medical terms and commonly used abbreviations in medical coding
- Coding guidelines
- Utilization of coding manuals to assign diagnosis and procedure codes
Admission Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Provide proof of high school completion (high school transcripts, copy of high school diploma, or copy of completion of GED requirements)
- Demonstrate reading proficiency either by college transcripts, a computerized placement test, or the CASAS reading test
Cost of Class:
- Tuition/Registration: $180
- Text: $577 (subject to change)
Other Fees:
- Certification exam: $399
3/1–8/11, TTh, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Thomas
Yancey Learning Center | 828.682.7315
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Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds
Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding (HEERF) will be distributed to Continuing Education students enrolled in this class for Spring 2022. These funds will be distributed as a direct payment to students to help offset the cost of the class including tuition, books, transportation and other related fees.
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