The Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) in Medical Office Coding prepares students to work as medical coders in a medical office or outpatient setting coding medical records for statistical and reimbursement purposes.
The program is based upon the American Academy of Professional coders (AAPC) recommendations. Upon successful completion of the program, students are prepared to sit for the AAPC’s Certified Professional Coder (CPC) examination. Students who successfully pass the AAPC's Certified Professional Coder (CPC) examination will be granted initial apprenticeship status.
Admission Requirements
Graduation Requirements
- Complete the General University Requirements for Occupational Endorsement Certificates.
- Complete following major requirements with a minimum grade of C:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MA A101 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| MA A104 | Essentials of Human Disease | 3 |
| MA A220 | Medical Office Coding | 3 |
| MA A320 | Medical Office Advanced Coding | 2 |
| Total | 11 | |
A minimum of 11 credits is required for the certificate.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this program the students will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Proficiency in the performance of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding.
- Proficiency in the performance of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding.
- Proficiency in the performance of International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification diagnostic coding.