Medical Coding Technical Skills (Certificate)
Program Advisor: Charles Kaminski
413-236-2105 • ckaminski@berkshirecc.edu
The Medical Coding Technical Certificate at BCC provides students with the foundational knowledge and technical skills needed to work as an entry-level medical coder in a medical care facility. Coursework in the program is designed to pre- pare students to sit for the CCA (Certified Coding Associate) examination.
Graduates of this program should be able to:
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the human body;
- Show proficiency in the application of medical terminology;
- Demonstrate proficiency in use of ICD and CPT coding systems;
- Demonstrate strong computer skills; and
- Be eligible to take the CCA (Certified Coding Associate) credentialing exam which will qualify a student for entry level coding positions in health care facilities and/or provider clinics and offices.
Graduation Requirements
To earn a certificate in this program, a student must complete all program credits, plus the following Additional Requirements.
Program Courses
| AHS-129 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BIO-150 | Introduction to the Human Body | 3 |
| CIS-102 | Fundamental Computer Literacy | 4 |
| HIM-102 | Basic Procedure Coding | 3 |
| HIM-105 | Medical Coding I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Additional Requirements
Demonstrated college-level skills in reading & writing
| Minimum Cumulative Average Overall |
2.000 |
| Program requirements |
2.000 |