Medical Coding/Transcriptionist Certificate
Herkimer County Community College

Program Details

Gain a solid foundation for your future with this online medical billing and coding degree.  In addition to studying basic knowledge in medical coding and transcription, the curriculum also helps students become well-rounded employees.  This is especially important since medical coders may also act as medical assistants in some doctors’ offices.  Study both diagnostic and procedural codes and transcription, learning to incorporate medical terminology and the appropriate formatting for various medical reports. 

Regardless of your career goals, courses cover such topics as:

  • ICD-9-CM codes
  • CPT codes
  • Keying dictated tapes 
  • Effective communication

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Herkimer County Community College is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Admission Tests

Placement Test

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score