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Medical Coding Certificate
Course Information
The courses offered in the Medical Coding Certificate program will provide medical coding students with the necessary skills for proficiency in all areas of medical coding including Anatomy and Terminology, Health Information Management, Introductory and Advanced Medical Coding.

Medical Coding is a rapidly expanding career providing employment opportunities in hospitals and outpatient health care facilities nation wide. The large number of medical facilities throughout the Boston and surrounding areas provide great employment opportunities for medical coders and billing specialists. Hospitals depend on qualified medical coders to ensure prompt and accurate reimbursement. Students completing this one-year certificate program in medical coding will have employment opportunities in hospitals, physician/out patient facilities, medical billing companies or as self-employed medical coders or billing specialists.

Graduates of the Medical Coding Certificate Program will have the necessary knowledge to enable them the opportunity for self study in preparation for entry level National certification (CCA) through AHIMA.
About the Program
Due to the high demand for qualified Medical Coders, Massasoit Community College is pleased to announce their new Medical Coding Certificate Program being offered at the Canton Campus.

The Medical Coding Program is a 6 credit program. Upon completion of the program, students will be qualified to take the CCA national certification exam.

Medical Coding
Semester One
Credits
MEDA234Advanced Medical Coding
3
BIOL118Introduction to Human Disease
3
Total Program
6
Admissions Requirements

• Complete the Massasoit Insurance Billing Specialist Certificate.

• Submit an Application form to the Admissions Office.

• Submit official High School or GED transcript and official college transcripts.

• Complete Required College Placement Tests in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.

• Attend required Information Session with the Dean of Allied Health.
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