Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
This program of study prepares individuals to perform specialized data entry, classification, and recordkeeping procedures related to medical diagnostic, treatment, billing, and insurance documentation. It includes instruction in medical records and insurance software applications, basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, fundamentals of medical science and treatment procedures, data classification and coding, data entry skills, and regulations relating to Medicare and insurance documentation.
Completion of this Health Care Coding Certificate program will prepare students to sit for the Certified Physician Coding (CPC) an examination offered through AAPC and the American Health Information Management Association’s (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA). Program graduates should investigate requirements through ahima.org for CCS or CCS-P advanced coding exams.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
48
Hours
36
Entrance Requirements
Course(s)
School
Neosho County Community College-Chanute
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
800 W. 14th Street, Chanute, KS 66720
Local WIB
5 - Workforce Investment Area V
Type of Attainment:
Certificate
Name of Credential
Healthcare Coding Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grants, Loans, Scholarships
Refund Policy
Per college policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - AHIMA
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$2,195.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$300.00
In-State Tuition
$3,420.00
Other Fees
$600.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$3,420.00
Registration Fee
$1,332.00 This is the fee amount for a Neosho County Resident for the entire program - all 36 hours (3 semester)
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$94.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$7,941.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$7,941.00
