Medical Billing and Coding

Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

CCM is pleased to partner with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) to prepare candidates for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification.  These coding courses introduce the classification system used by health care facilities, physicians and insurance companies.  Coding patient records for diagnoses and procedures has become an integral part of the health care reimbursement system.  You may apply for entry level administrative, coding and billing positions upon completion of these courses.  Student membership in AAPC is recommended as part of the program and required by the AAPC to take the CPC exam after completing the program.

This certificate requires 2 semesters to complete and is offered twice each year. The 4 prerequisite courses are offered each semester. Once those courses have been completed, a student may take the other courses in any order; however, it is recommended that they be taken in the order presented following completion of the prerequisites.

This program requires textbooks which should be purchased directly from AAPC to assure the most current versions which are incorporated in the the certification examination. All students must obtain required course materials and online Blackboard access directly from AAPC immediately upon registering for the CCM courses. Failure to obtain the listed materials will limit your ability to participate in this course. Contact Justin White at AAPC to place your order - Justin.White@AAPC.com or (801) 800-8797.

Courses

PREREQUISITES

The following 4 courses are prerequisites required before taking any further course. Students may opt to "test out" of Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals and Anatomy for Healthcare Professionals by achieving a passing grade on the exam.   Equivalent applicable work experience may considered via opt out testing or at the discretion of the Instructor.

Course CodeCourse TitleCEUs
AHP-256E
AHP-199E
AHP-301E
AHP-352E

Courses not offered one semester will be offered in the following semester. This certificate may require 2 semesters to complete.

REMAINING CURRICULUM

Course CodeCourse TitleCEUs
AHP-331E
AHP-341E
AHP-343E
AHP-243E
AHP-267E
AHP-312E

To prepare for the Coding Exam, you might wish to take the following course:

Course CodeCourse TitleCEUs
AHP-329E

For information on current course offerings and how to register, go to www.ccm.edu/workforce/

Certification and Certificates

CCM is one of a very few colleges in NJ that have aligned themselves with the American Academy of Professional Coders - seen as the nation's leading professional association and medical coding certification organization.  Upon completion of this curriculum, students will qualify to complete the AAPC certification exam and may eliminate or reduce the need for "apprenticeship" work experience before obtaining their national certification.  Eligibility does require a passing grade in each of the courses within the certificate program. 

Additionally, students may request and receive a CCM Certificate of Completion for any course or the entire program (once all courses are satisfactorily completed).   See "Certificates and Transcripts."

Courses listed in the sequence to complete the certificate program.