Program Details
Medical Office Coder/Reimbursement Specialist Career Studies Certificate
Career Studies CertificatePaul D. Camp Community College
This program is designed for persons seeking jobs in a medical office setting doing medical coding and reimbursement.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to code medical diagnoses and complete reimbursement activities correctly. In this program, the student will gain experience working with the main coding manuals in the field, the ICD-9 (10)-CM and the CPT, while the student learns how to code disorders, services, and procedures for all systems of the body. The program also covers the Healthcare Procedural Coding System (HCPCS). In addition, the student will master the legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts that are central to this field, including HIPAA compliance requirements, industry-specific techniques for filing insurance, and diagnostic and procedural coding tasks. Upon completion, the student can then register, prepare for, and take the National Exams for Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and/or Certified Reimbursement Specialist (CRS).
Program Overview & Guidance
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| Considerations for Selecting Degree | The program is designed to prepare students for employment in medical coding and reimbursement. |
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Program Credit Requirements
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of the general education credential or a transfer-oriented associate degree program will guarantee completion of Camp’s general education component of Camp’s curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites needed for the program. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Students earning an associate degree while in high school may not be eligible for guaranteed admission programs at four-year institutions. Students planning to transfer should review the guaranteed admissions requirements at the college to which they want to be admitted. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Camp follows the VCCS Waiver of Requirements policy when determining whether any course or program requirements can be waived when previous educational studies, training programs, or work experience may entitle students to an adjustment in required courses in a particular curriculum. Students who believe that previous educational studies, training programs, or work experience may entitle them to an adjustment in the required courses in a particular curriculum should contact the Dean or their Program Advisor to determine procedures before registering for classes. |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Camp enrolls over 900 curricular students, with an average class size of 10 students, a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. |
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| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by the Catalog in effect when a student enters the college, or any in a subsequent Catalog chosen. A student must follow program or major requirements in effect at the time a program or major is declared or at the time a program or major is changed. If a student’s progress toward a degree is interrupted for four or more consecutive semesters (excluding Summer), the curricular requirements of the Catalog in effect when re-entering the college must be followed. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Most degree and certificate programs are open to all students. Some programs in nursing and allied health have competitive entry and require a separate application. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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| 31-9099.02 | Endoscopy Technicians | Maintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. May obtain specimens. | Healthcare Support Occupations |
| 31-9099.00 | Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | All healthcare support workers not listed separately. | Healthcare Support Occupations |
| 31-9099.01 | Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | Assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems. | Healthcare Support Occupations |
Cost To Complete