WNCC Medical Coding Certificate program

Are you searching for a stable, high-demand career in the healthcare industry that you can do from anywhere. Welcome to the WNCC Medical Coding Certificate Program, your comprehensive, all-in-one pathway to becoming a certified, job-ready medical coder. This is not just another coding course; this is a college-level certificate program delivered by Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC), a CAHIIM Future Education Model Demonstration Site.

Our curriculum is meticulously designed to provide you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to translate medical documentation into the standardized codes that drive healthcare today. You will learn everything you need to know to confidently pass the nationally recognized AHIMA Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam and launch your new career. Throughout this program, you will dive deep into the core domains of medical coding:ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding: Go beyond the basics to master code assignment for everything from common illnesses to complex inpatient cases, learning the official guidelines that ensure accuracy.

CPT & HCPCS Procedure Coding: Learn to accurately report medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. You will master the complexities of Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding, surgical modifiers, and billing for supplies. Compliance and Ethics: Understand the critical importance of HIPAA, the False Claims Act, and the OIG Work Plan.

Learn to navigate the ethical challenges of the profession and protect both patients and your organization. The Full Revenue Cycle: See how coding fits into the big picture of healthcare finance. You will learn about claim submission, denial management, and the reimbursement systems (DRGs, APCs) that determine how providers are paid.