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Career Studies Certificate in Medical Coding

Career Studies Certificate
Blue Ridge Community College

To provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills in health records, medical coding, and reimbursement processes. The program’s primary focus is on the current version of International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding for physician coding applications in preparation for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and/or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exams.

Outcomes

Prepare students to take American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and/or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exams.


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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Courses may be taken out of sequence.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Blue Ridge Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses Fully online option available. Uses ICD-10 software package.
Doing More With Your Degree
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Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Career Studies Certificate in Medical Coding
17
Career Studies Certificate in Medical Coding
17
221-152-02 Medical Coding
17
Medical Coding
17
HIM 253
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HIM 255
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HLT 143
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HIM 199
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Biology Requirements
4
BIO 145
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 141 and BIO 142
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion SDV 100, College Success Skills, will be granted to all students who have completed an associate degree or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

BRCC will award applicable transfer credit for courses completed at other post-secondary educational institutions, provided certain criteria are met. Students should complete the Transcript Evaluation Request form to start the evaluation process. https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School BRCC will award applicable transfer credit for courses completed at other post-secondary educational institutions, provided certain criteria are met. Students should complete the Transcript Evaluation Request form to start the evaluation process. https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/
Credit for Prior Learning https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/credit-for-prior-learning/
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Blue Ridge Community College
College Level Information
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearOnline
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeHealth Information Management, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Health Information ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearOnline
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
29-9021.00Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsApply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2072.00Medical Records SpecialistsCompile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 17 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Career Studies Certificate in Medical Coding at Blue Ridge Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 1 semesters or 0.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $163 Per Credit $2,771 $0 $2,771
Fees
Student Activity fee $10 Per Credit $170 0 $170
Auxiliary Capital Fee $15 Per Credit $255 0 $255
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.
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