Health Information Management - Medical Coding
The Medical Coding Technical Certificate program prepares individuals to understand
coding principles and guidelines, medical terminology, and regulatory changes for
coding at entry-to-practice competencies for coders in various healthcare settings.
Courses are online. Numerous career opportunities exist in hospitals, physician’s
officers, clinics, nursing homes, home health agencies and other healthcare settings.
Graduates are encouraged to apply to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam
offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA. Check the
AHIMA web site for certification exams for information regarding the CCA exam and
eligibility requirements at https://ahima.org/certification-careers/certification-exams/cca/
Career Information
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The Walters State Experience
Why Should You “Write Your Story” at Walters State?
At Walters State, we focus on your success. Our classes are small and professors care about their students’ academic and career goals. Transfer to four-year colleges and universities is seamless through the Tennessee Transfer Pathway and articulation agreements. Want to start a career right after Walters State? Our technical certificates and associate of applied science degrees will train you for in-demand jobs in exciting fields, such as public safety, healthcare, technology and business.
Highlights
- Walters State has been twice awarded Tennessee Community College of the Year.
- Small classes and outstanding faculty who are focused on student success.
- 98% job placement rate for technical education graduates.
- Seamless transfer of classes to four-year colleges through the Tennessee Transfer Pathway program and articulation agreements.
Cost and Admissions Requirements
Apply to WSCC
Students must apply, meet admission requirements, and be accepted by Walters State Community College (WSCC).
- All students admitted into the Medical Coding Technical Certificate program will meet the same criteria as established for any technical certificate program offered by Walters State Community College. Primary among these criteria is graduation from high school or a passing score on the GED assessment.
- Indicate Medical Coding as the desired major on the WSCC application form.
- Each student enrolled in the Medical Coding Certificate program will be monitored, advised and counseled. Student's grades will be evaluated at the end of each semester by the director of the coding program. A student must maintain the following standards or be dismissed from the program: (a) a grade of "C" or better in each course; (b) complete designated prerequisite/corequisite courses.
- Program graduation requirements include the successful completion of BIOL 2010/2011, BIOL 2020/21, and MATH 1530 with a grade of “C” or better.
Funding Your Education
Tuition is set each June by the Tennessee Board of Regents. Tuition and fees for the current academic year may be viewed on the Cashiers Office website.
Four types of financial aid are available; federal, state, institutional and other sources. Students need to send FAFSA information to the college for consideration for state and/or federal money (lottery scholarships, Pell grants, etc.). WSCC is an eligible institution for Hope (lottery) scholarships. For specific information please contact the Financial Aid Office.
