Revenue Cycle Specialist Certificate Program

RC41 - 202014

Program Description

This program provides instruction in medical coding, billing and reimbursement methodology to assist with the financial success of a medical facility. The certificate is designed for Associate degree graduates that specialized in Data Analytics and are returning for additional training in Revenue Cycle Management. Pre-requisites for courses in the certificate will have already been met in the degree program.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.

Program Length and Availability

2 Semesters

Campus Availability: Hall, Online

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 17 Hours

HIMT 1151Computer Applications in Healthcare

4

HIMT 1400Coding & Classification

4

HIMT 1410Coding/Classification/ICD Adv

3

HIMT 2400Coding and Classification-CPT/HCPCS

3

HIMT 2410Revenue Cycle Management

3

Total Credit Hours: 17

Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 17 hours in the above areas

Graduation Plan

Semester One

HIMT 1151Computer Applications in Healthcare

4

HIMT 1400Coding & Classification

4

Total Credit Hours:8

Semester Two

Apply for Graduation

HIMT 1410Coding/Classification/ICD Adv

3

HIMT 2400Coding and Classification-CPT/HCPCS

3

HIMT 2410Revenue Cycle Management

3

Total Credit Hours:9

HIMT 1410 - Pre-Req:  HIMT 1400

HIMT 2410 - Pre-Req:  HIMT 1400

Total Credit Hours: 17

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.