Medical Terminology
18-lesson certificate program (144 hours)

Learn medical terminology in an 18-lesson program.  Learn basic word structure, terms relating to the body, suffixes, prefixes, all body systems, oncology, radiology, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, and pharmacology.

Medical Records Coding
18-lesson certificate program (144 hours)

Taught by a multi-credentialed Certified Coding Specialist
(CCS, CCS-P, and CMT).

In-depth health information program  in ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding.  Learn inpatient and outpatient coding principles.  This program will help prepare you for the CCS (Certified Coding Specialist - Hospital) credentialing examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Medical terminology or equivalent knowledge required.

In-depth health information program  in ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding.  Learn inpatient and outpatient coding principles.  This program will help prepare you for the CCA (Certified Coding Assistant), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist - Hospital), and CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist - Physician) credentialing examinations offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Health Information Coding Online Certificate Program

 Computer and Internet access with email required - Up to 504 hours of study
Taught by Certified Coding Specialist, Hospital and Physician

Program Goal:  Students will learn the clinical foundations and data management skills needed to perform coding and billing functions in health information settings.  Students will learn medical knowledge in terminology, anatomy, pharmacology, and disease processes.  Students will also learn coding guidelines and billing procedures.  Students will prepare for AHIMA’s Certified Coding examinations, including the CCA, CCS-P, and CCS.  An internship in a health care information setting is required for successful completion.

Students will complete up to 504 hours in the following subjects:  Medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, essentials of disease processes, pharmacology, outpatient coding, physician coding and reimbursement, and inpatient coding.  Choose 7 courses to complete Central Business School’s Health Information Coding Online Certificate Program.  No credit is given for previous training.  Courses may be completed in any order.  Books are included (see book list and enrollment form).

Medical Terminology Certificate Program Books

Medical Records Coding Certificate Program Books (all books shipped now are 2008)