{
  "college": "coastline-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Business Computing",
  "id": "business-computing-2--medical-coding-specialist-cos",
  "name": "Medical Coding Specialist",
  "award": "Certificate of Specialization",
  "department": "business-computing-2",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.cccd.edu/coastline/pathways/computer-cyber-sciences/business-computing/medical-coding-specialist-cos/",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "The Medical Coding Specialist certificate prepares the students to pass the tests to become a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and/or a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). These tests are administered by the American Health Information Management Association. This certificate program focuses on preparing the students for an in-depth knowledge of coding.\n\n#### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n1.  Use CPT codes to create complex medical insurance claim forms used in a medical facility.\n2.  Analyze medical billing situations, integrate appropriate data from patient files and physician notes, complete professional accounts payable invoices, and submit the documents to the appropriate insurance provider(s).\n3.  Pass a sample AHIMA certification exam with a score of 75% or better.\n4.  Use medical terminology to create medical records and insurance claim forms, integrate appropriate terminology from patient files and physician notes, and analyze medical terminology to produce professional medical documents."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements\n\nReview Graduation Requirements."
    },
    {
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      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Core"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Complete the following:"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BC C145",
          "title": "Medical Administrative Assistant 1",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BC C161",
          "title": "Health Information Technology: Medical Coding 1",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BC C162",
          "title": "Health Information Technology: Medical Coding 2",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BC C163",
          "title": "Health Information Technology: Medical Terminology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "12"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}