Course description
Would you like to enter the rewarding field of medical coding by becoming a Certified Coding Associate (CCA)? If so, Century College can help.
In the Certified Coding Associate course, you’ll learn basic coding skills, including coding guidelines for ICD-9-CM and CPT. This 16-week, comprehensive course utilizes both online and classroom instruction.
Upon successful completion of the program, you should be prepared to sit for the national CCA exam.
Prior to taking this course, it is strongly recommended that you take a medical terminology course or complete several exercises in the medical terminology book, The Language of Medicine.
Required textbooks and costs
- The Language of Medicine
- 8th Edition or most current edition
- (WB Sanders)
- ICD-9-CM
- Professional for Hospitals
- Vols 1, 2, 3
- Coding Handbook w/Answers 2007
- (American Medical Association)
- Basic CPT / HCPCS Coding 2007
- (AHIMA)
- CPT 2007
- (Medicode Inc)
The total cost of books is approximately $450 and the online book code is 1HCT 0009. Textbooks are available at the Century College Bookstore.
Pre-class orientation
You will receive information about a pre-class orientation to online learning prior to the class start date.
Instructor
The instructor is Jodi Hermann, RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) Coding/Compliance Coordinator.
Class dates and times
- This course is offered 2-3 times a year.
- For more information, call 651-779-3341.
Testimonials
"The instructor was fabulous! She really loves coding and gets you excited about her profession"
-- A student wrote
Flexible Learning Options
This is a hybrid course specifically designed for CECT. The class is Online with one classroom meeting each week. You can get to your course any time of the day! And work as long as you like! VERY Flexible!!