Coding/Reimbursement Technical Certificate

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This technical certificate is designed to meet the needs of individuals currently working in health care or related fields who need to obtain or upgrade their coding skills for career advancement or certification. This certificate program is fully integrated into the Volunteer State Community College Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology for those students who wish to continue their studies. All courses in the Coding/Reimbursement Certificate program apply toward the HIT degree requirements. This is a three semester program which begins summer semester of each year. Courses must be taken in sequence. The deadline for applications is May 20th of each year.

Summary of Required Hours

Summer Term
AHC 115* - Medical Terminology Credits: (3)
HIT 225* - Pathophysiologic Science Credits: (3)
Fall Term
HIT 115* - Introduction to Health Information Technology Credits: (4)
HIT 212* - Classification Systems: ICD-10-CM Credits: (4)
HIT 214* - Classification Systems: ICD-10-PCS Credits: (2)
Spring Term
HIT 215* - Classification Systems – CPT Credits: (4)
HIT 230* - Reimbursement Methodologies Credits: (3)

Coding/Reimbursement Technical Certificate

Summary of Required Hours

Total Certificate Hours: 23