Physician Coding, Certificate

The Physician Coding certificate will teach students the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system utilized to submit claims for reimbursement for physician services and procedures. Students will explore basic anatomy, pharmacology, medical terminology, CPT coding conventions, guidelines, legal concepts related to coding, and reimbursement methodologies. The Physician Coding certificate includes hands-on practice with coding exercises and scenarios providing learners the confidence and skills needed to enter the coding profession. 

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Certificate Requirements

Field of Study Code: HIT.CER.PCOD

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
HLTHS 1110	Biomedical Terminology	3
HIT 1301	Anatomy and Pharmacology for Medical Coders and Billers	3
HIT 1302	Introduction to Diagnostic Coding	3
HIT 1401	CPT Coding for Physician Office (Second Semester)	4
HIT 1402	Legal and Ethical Concepts for Medical Coders and Billers	3
HIT 1403	Revenue Cycle Management	3
Total Credits		19