Coding Specialist Certificate (230A)

The Coding Specialist Certificate program focuses on developing specialized skills in medical coding for inpatient, outpatient, and physician-based services. Students learn to apply coding systems such as ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II, which are used for medical billing, insurance claims, and health data analytics. This certificate is ideal for individuals already working in the coding field and/or those looking to advance their careers in health information without committing to a full degree. New students to the field should start with the Health Information Technology degree to obtain their RHIT credentials. Completing this certificate can lead to coding certifications like the Certified Coding Associate (CCA). 

 

Graduation Requirements

1. Total Credit Hours: 41 credit hours in courses numbered 100 and above
2. Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.00 (‘C’) or better for all work applicable toward the degree that was completed at Richland
3. Residency: 15 credit hours or more at Richland Community College

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses

CIS 110	Computer Business Applications	3.0
HIT 101	Introduction to HIT 1	3.0
HIT 102	Introduction to HIT 2	3.0
HIT 115	Computers in Healthcare	3.0
HIT 140	Medical Terminology	3.0
HIT 141	Anatomy and Physiology Fundamentals	3.0
HIT 143	Basic ICD Coding	3.0
HIT 190	Coding Professional Practice Exp	2.0
HIT 241	Pharmacology Fundamentals	3.0
HIT 243	Basic CPT Coding	3.0
HIT 244	Interpreting Healthcare Records	3.0
HIT 248	Pathophysiology	3.0
HIT 250	Reimbursement Principles in Healthcare	3.0
HIT 260	Analyzing Healthcare Data	3.0

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