About
A-B Tech’s Medical Office Administration: Medical Coding Certificate at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in Woodfin, North Carolina, prepares individuals for entry-level work in the allied health specialty of medical coding and may lead, with experience and additional training, to national certification. The certificate is offered entirely online and requires 18 credit hours. Coursework covers human biology, medical terminology, medical insurance and billing, procedure coding, and diagnostic coding. The curriculum includes three academic terms, with courses arranged across fall, spring, and summer. Courses in medical and office systems subjects require a grade of C or better. The program is introductory and supports preparation for work involving medical vocabulary, insurance claims, procedural coding, and diagnostic coding.
At a glance
- Format: Online
- Leads to: national certification
Organization
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College - Woodfin
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Woodfin campus, is a community college serving Asheville, North Carolina, and the surrounding region. Its occupational training includes business administration, medical billing and coding, nursing assistant, and emergency medical services, among other fields. The college offers more than 150 programs across areas such as health science, information technology, architecture and construction, manufacturing, hospitality and tourism, public safety, and transportation. Credentials include short-term training, certificates, diplomas, and degrees. A-B Tech also provides university transfer options, continuing education, high school education completion, and English classes. The campus is surrounded by nature and supports clubs and organizations intended to contribute to students’ leadership, cultural, personal, and professional development.