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Graduates are also able to use computer software encoders to obtain codes; the Medicare DRG, APR groupers for inpatients; and the APC grouper for assigning APCs for reimbursement. Students gain practice in coding a variety of medical specialties and problems on acute care, ambulatory and long-term care patients. Every coding course requires a mandatory lab. This program can be completed by taking web-based and virtual online classes.  \nWhile this certificate requires only 39 credits, it takes three or four semesters to complete because of course prerequisites. Students who complete the requirements earn the certificate as a Coding Specialist. Graduates are eligible to take the certification examinations administered by the American Health Information Management Association. Passing the entry-level exam entitles the student to use the initial CCA (Certified Coding Associate) .  \nLearn more at  \n[bccc.edu/](bccc.edu/coding)[coding](bccc.edu/coding)  \nCODING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE  \n39 credit hours  \nCAREER OPTIONS  \n• Acute Care hospitals  \n• Ambulatory & Outpatient Clinics  \n• Insurance companies  \nBCCC’S  \nADVANTAGE  \n• Small classes  \n• Virtual online labs  \n• Eligible for national certifying coding exams  \nAPPLY TODAY [bccc.edu/](bccc.edu/apply)[apply](bccc.edu/apply)  \nSUGGESTED SEQUENCE OF COURSES  \nEvery degree-seeking student must complete the College’s General Education Requirements in addition to the requirements of his/her academic program. Through the College’s General Education Requirements, students acquire basic knowledge of the disciplines in the areas of arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, English composition, and computer literacy.  \nPROGRAM PREREQUISITES CREDITS COURSE \\#  \nPreparation for Academic Achievement 1 PRE 100  \nMedical Terminology  \n3  \nAHP 130  \nEnglish Writing  \n3  \nENG 101  \nAnatomy and Physiology I  \n4 BIO 202  \n\n| Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | BIO 203 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Modern Elementary Statistics | 3 | MAT 107 |\n\n18 Credits  \n1ST SEMESTER CREDITS COURSE \\#  \nAllied Health Pharmacology 2 AHP 135  \nStudy of Disease Process  \n3  \nAHP 230  \nIntroduction to Health Information Management Technology  \n4  \nHIT 121  \n9 Credits  \n2ND SEMESTER  \nICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Principles and Practices  \nCREDITS 4  \nCOURSE \\# HIT 124  \nComputer Applications in Healthcare  2  HIT 232  \n6 Credits  \n3RD SEMESTER CREDITS COURSE \\#  \nCPT-4 Coding Principles and RVUs/APCs 2 HIT 132  \nAdvanced Medical Coding  \n2 HIT 227  \nHealthcare Reimbursement 2 HIT 243  \n6 Credits  \nComplete Application to Coding Specialist Certificate Program-see the “Coding Specialist Certificate Admission Criteria and Process”@ [www.bccc.edu/Page/1672](www.bccc.edu/Page/1672)  \nStudents must score 35 or higher on the science placement test to be exempt from BIO 101 or BIO 102. Transfer and returning students may be required to repeat any AH and HIT course whose credits are more than three years old.  \nStudents must earn a “C” or better in BIO 202\\BIO 203 and all AHP and HIT courses. 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