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2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

Medical Coding Specialist, Certificate

Location(s): Online


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Program Outcomes

Demonstrate proficiency in professional fee coding for diagnosis of all injuries, illnesses and accidents related to the human body/organ systems.

Illustrate their ability to read, understand, and abstract the data needed within the electronic medical record to effectively apply procedural and service codes for all medical professional fee services.

Demonstrate both an understanding and the practical application of the ethical standards implicit in protecting patient health information, coding for accuracy and upholding federal healthcare regulations.

​​Demonstrate readiness to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coder, Certified Professional Coder examination.​

Additional Information

This program has additional costs for Professional Industry Training access and practice exams.

Our Coding Capstone course is AAPC licensed. Students are taught by a Certified Professional Instructor (CPC-I). This prepares students to sit for the Coder (CPC®) exam through the AAPC. AAPC exam and membership fees apply, however; DCTC medical coding program students receive reduced test and initial annual membership pricing with the AAPC.

Not Financial Aid eligible

First Year - Fall Semester: 6 Credits


First Year - Spring Semester: 7 Credits


Total Program Requirements: 13


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