Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Coding and reimbursement specialist are extremely important to healthcare organizations, as their mastery of coding proficiency and accuracy has an impact on revenue (facility or practitioner income) and informatics related to health outcomes. These professionals have a versatile but focused skill set incorporating clinical knowledge, information technology, leadership and management, compliance and legal regulations and coding and reimbursement issues. Graduates from the program can choose from a variety of work settings across an array of healthcare environments, as well as other settings, such as insurance companies, healthcare software companies, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies and academic institutions. This program will focus on ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS coding guidelines, reimbursement systems, and revenue cycle management.
Students successfully completing the certificate may take a national examination to become a Certified Coding Associate (CCA). After 2-3 years of recommended coding experience, the graduate may sit for the national Certified Coding Specialist (hospital based, CCS, physician based, CCS-P) examination.
The Coding and Reimbursement Specialist Certificate program has been approved by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Professional Certificate Approval Program (PCAP).
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
48
Hours
39
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
TCC Metro Campus
Local WIB
68 - GreenCountryRegion
Name of Credential
Health Information Technology Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant Eligible
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
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)
$2,500.00 estimated book cost
In-State/District Tuition
$4,545.45 resident tuition for 39 credit hrs
Other Fees
$1,968.00 fees
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$13,320.45 non-resident tuition for 39 credit hrs
Registration Fee
$20.00 one-time, non-refundable application fee
Total In-State Program Cost
$9,033.45
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$17,808.45
