Medical Coding Certificate
Mercy College Medical Coding Certificate Program Provides:
• Incorporation of the International
Classification of Diseases, 10th
Edition (ICD-10) coding system,
nationally mandated in October
2013
• Preparation for the CCA
Certification exam
• Option of applying college credit
earned in certificate program
toward advanced degrees in
related healthcare fields
• Eligibility for Financial Aid*
*Once Department of Education approval is granted.
The Medical Coding certificate program will prepare students to work as part of the healthcare team as integral members of the health information industry. Medical coders are responsible for selecting the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes of various medical services for data analysis and reimbursement.
The program includes lecture and laboratory components specifically designed to prepare students for entry into professional practice as medical coders and prepare them to sit for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The CCA is the only HIM credential worldwide currently accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Mercy College’s Medical Coding certificate program will be 25.5 credit hours spanning three semesters. This program will be Title IV Eligible once all necessary approvals and authorizations have been obtained.
