Minnesota West Community & Technical College approves Medical Coding Specialist Diploma Program
Minnesota West Community & Technical College is proud to announce that the Medical Coding Specialist Diploma program has been approved by the AHIMA Professional Certificate Approval Program (PCAP) Council.
According to AHIMA, "Coding certificate programs which have earned formal approval under AHIMA’s Professional Certificate Approval Program (PCAP) adhere to quality standards in programming, instruction and curriculum for non-degree granting academic coding certificate programs. PCAP approved coding certificate programs offer a comprehensive curriculum which meets or exceeds rigorous PCAP coding competencies and have been evaluated for compliance with faculty qualifications for coding education and program standards."
Terri Petersen, Medical Coding Specialist Director & Instructor stated, “Our goal is to provide our students with a top quality education in the Medical Coding Specialist Program with all the tools that students will need to pass their national certification exam and become certified medical coders. At Minnesota West we strive to meet all our students needs so that they will be prepared to find a job in their area of study.”
Elaina Nichols, Health Information Technology Director & Instructor stated, “Being approved by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to teach coding is a huge asset to the communities we serve. Continued accreditation by the Professional Certificate Approval Program (PCAP), shows unrelenting dedication to excellence and quality education in our Medical Coding Specialist diploma. Each assignment is created to meet the rigorous standards, preparing our students for practical application after graduation. Students can continue their education with our Health Information Technology A.A.S. degree. Many of the courses are cored between the programs; saving our students time and money, while diversifying their skills and marketability within the Health Information field.”
Medical Coding Specialists work closely with other health care professionals in coding diagnosis and procedures on patient medical records, analyzing medical records for completeness of documentation, working with insurance companies, and reimbursement procedures.
For additional information visit www.mnwest.edu or call 800-658-2330.