Nature of Work

The Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) applies codes to classify medical data and insure proper reimbursement for health care services.  A CCS is recognized as beyond entry level in analyzing medical records, assigning and sequencing codes.  Some of the responsibilities routinely performed by a CCS include:

• Analyze health records.
• Assign classification codes to diagnoses, surgical procedures and therapies.
• Analyze levels of reimbursement for health care providers.
• Sequence classification codes in  accordance with federal and state guidelines.

The majority of Certified Coding Specialists are employed in Acute Care Hospitals.

Program Description

The Medical Coding program is designed for the working student.  The majority of students are part-time and carry 6-7 credit hours per semester and continue to work full-time jobs.  The program courses are generally offered in the late afternoon and evening with some weekends. 

Certificate of Achievement Course Requirements 

Program Course Sheet

Career Guide and Approximate Costs

Admission Requirements

The College of Southern Nevada's Medical Coding program is a Limited Entry Program.  Therefore, an application for admission into the program must be submitted and all prerequisite requirements must be completed by the completion deadline in order to be eligible for consideration.  

New Student Checklist

New students to CSN planning to register for this Open-Entry Health Science program should complete the steps outlined on the Checklist for New Students Seeking a Limited Entry Health Science Certificate of Achievement.

How to Transfer Credits to CSN

Please contact the Health Programs Advisement Office at 651-5690 for further information or e-mail the Health Programs Advisor directly.