Advanced Medical Coder (Health Information Management)
- Career Studies Certificate (C.S.C.)
Program Snapshot
Your Learning Options
In-person, Hybrid, 100% Online
16 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete
1 years (2 full-time semesters)
In-State Tuition Per Credit Hour
$176.00 | Calculate your costs
Why Advanced Medical Coder?
Unlock your potential for career advancement learning specialized skills needed to excel in managing systems for patient data collection.
- Learn the ins and outs of health information management, from data collection to communication, research, planning, and evaluation of healthcare operations.
- Study with seasoned professionals who have real-world experience in healthcare management, coding, and quality assurance.
- Learn at your convenience with online classes that provide the flexibility you need to balance your studies with your existing commitments.
Paying for College
We are committed to using all of the available funds to help you gain access to a college education. In fact, more than 91% of our students graduate without any educational debt. In 2023, Reynolds Community College students received over $21 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships with the average aid awarded totaling over $4,000 per student.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments. Textbook Assistance and Laptop Lending Programs are also available. Be sure to explore all the types of financial aid available as well!
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G3 financial assistance at Reynolds can help cover tuition for select programs like this one! Starting something new or changing a career path can be scary, but if you want to earn workplace certifications or an academic degree that leads to a career, G3 tuition assistance can help remove the financial barrier of going to college.
Why Reynolds?
We are more than a community college.
Reynolds is the key that unlocks the door to your academic and professional success. Here you will find a safe place to start. We will help you explore, dream, succeed, try, and try again. Our amazing faculty and highly personalized advisors, your Reynolds Navigators, are well known for guiding you to discover that "aha moment.” That means an outstanding college experience, less debt, more freedom, and a solid start on your future.
Benefit from experienced professionals and learn from their insights, practical advice, and industry best practices as you navigate the complexities of medical coding and health information management.
Study through a curriculum that is meticulously crafted to prepare you for a range of occupational objectives, including roles as Health Information Assistants/Technicians, Medical Coders, Coding Managers/Supervisors, Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists, and more.
Whether you're looking to advance within your current role or transition to a new position, our program offers the knowledge and skills necessary to propel your career forward. Gain the confidence to take on leadership roles and effectively manage staff, setting yourself apart as a valuable asset to any healthcare organization.
The only secret is to keep going… If you fall 100 times then you get up 101 times.
Keya Wingfield
Class Highlights
HIM 141 - Fundamentals of Health Information Systems I
Study health data collection, storage, retrieval, and reporting systems, with emphasis on the role of the computer in accomplishing these functions. Part I of II.
HIM 249 - Supervision and Management Practices
Explore supervision and management principles with emphasis on the application of these principles in the health information setting.
HIM 229 - Performance Improvement in Health Care Settings
Learn about supervision and management principles with emphasis on the application of these principles in the health information setting.
Program Roadmap
Get all the details on our Advanced Medical Coder program, including class sequences, admission requirements, financial considerations, and more.
Additional Program Information
PURPOSE: This program is designed to provide the technical knowledge and skills needed for employment as an advanced medical coder. The coursework for the advanced level will equip students to work in medical records and offer an opportunity for existing coders to further their management, supervisory, auditing, or alternative coding skills.
Take advantage of online courses and course materials, lectures, and assignments from anywhere, at any time, allowing you to tailor your learning experience to fit your schedule.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Advanced medical coders work in hospitals, doctor’s offices, insurance companies, and government agencies.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission and program-specific criteria.
PROGRAM NOTES: In addition to the general college curricular admission requirements, students must meet with the program faculty for advising prior to enrollment. To be accepted into the Advanced Medical Coder program, students must have a professional certification from either the AHIMA (CCA or CCS) or AAPC (CPC).
COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT: Students in this program must meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing ITE 152. Students can also meet this requirement by passing the college’s computer competency exam administered in the testing centers on each campus, in which they will receive college credit for ITE 152. Students not passing the computer competency exam may retake the exam.
