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Medical Coding & Electronic Health Records
The Medical Coding & Electronic Health Records program prepares students for careers in medical coding, health information management, reimbursement, and healthcare documentation.
At CMCC, students learn how to accurately classify medical diagnoses and procedures, manage electronic health records, understand reimbursement systems, and apply industry-standard coding systems used throughout the healthcare industry. Coursework combines medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding classification systems, healthcare regulations, and reimbursement methodologies with practical coding applications used in modern healthcare environments.
Students may complete either the one-year certificate or continue into the associate degree program for expanded coding, reimbursement, communication, and healthcare management preparation. The program is offered fully online, allowing students to complete coursework with flexibility while preparing for nationally recognized medical coding certification exams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is medical coding?
Medical coding is the process of translating medical diagnoses, procedures, treatments, and healthcare services into standardized codes used for billing, insurance reimbursement, medical records, and healthcare reporting.
What is the difference between the certificate and associate degree?
The one-year certificate focuses on foundational coding, electronic health records, and healthcare documentation skills designed for entry-level employment. The associate degree expands upon those skills with additional coursework in reimbursement methods, healthcare law and ethics, communication, statistics, and practicum experiences.
What certification exams does the program prepare students for?
Students may prepare to take nationally recognized certification exams including the AHIMA Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam and the AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam after completing the program.
Is this program offered online?
Yes. The Medical Coding & Electronic Health Records program is offered fully online, which is the most common format students choose when completing the program. While some coursework may occasionally be available in-person, most students complete the program remotely, allowing for greater flexibility while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities. The online format is designed to provide students with access to the same coding, healthcare documentation, and reimbursement training used in professional healthcare environments.
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