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Completion of LFCC placement (ENG 111  \neligibility required) and any recommended developmental course work.  \n3. Completion (graduate) of the Medical  \nBilling/Coding certificate program and/or hold an active CPC or CPC-H certification (AAPC) or CCA certification (AHIMA) .  \n4. Completion of application for admissions to the Hospital Facility Coding career studies certificate program.  \n5. Completion of the required OPAC assessments (keyboarding, ten-key pad, and computer competency) . If OPAC scores are below required skill levels, students will be required to successfully complete AST 101 Keyboarding I with a minimum of C prior to selection for the program.  \n6. Completion of application for admission to the Hospital Facility Coding career students certificate program  \n7. Submission to the Admission and Records Office official transcripts of all postsecondary courses attempted or completed  \n8. 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