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2018-2019 Vol State Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Vol State Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Medical Coding Technical Certificate


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For more information on this program, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

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 Management for those students who wish to continue their studies.  All courses in the Medical Coding Certificate program apply toward the HIMT degree requirements.  This is a three semester program which begins summer semester of each year.  Courses must be taken in sequence. 

Certificate Requirements - Credits (25)


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First Year - Summer Semester - Credits (7)


First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (9)


Total Certificate Requirements - Credits (25)


Career and Salary Information


The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this program. Please visit the following website www.PayScale.com or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements.  Salaries are not guaranteed. 

Career Beginning Salary with CCA Certification Experienced Salary Median
Coder with CCA $23,300 $34,820
*Coder with CCS $23,300 $34,820

*May require further education.

 

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