Medical Coding
Medical Coding at SFCC
If you are interested in healthcare, technology, organization, and working with medical data, the Medical Coding program at SFCC can help you build the skills needed for a career in healthcare administration. You'll learn how to translate medical diagnoses and procedures into standardized codes used for billing, reimbursement, healthcare reporting, and insurance claims while developing the attention to detail and technical knowledge required in the profession.
Certificate Options
Professional Certificate in Medical Coding

Build Your Future in Medical Coding
Whether you are entering the healthcare field for the first time or looking to advance your career, the Medical Coding program provides flexible training designed for working professionals. Through fully online coursework and instruction from experienced faculty, you'll develop the coding knowledge and healthcare documentation skills needed to pursue professional certification and employment in a variety of healthcare settings. Graduates are prepared to take the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) examination.
Learn how to assign diagnostic and procedural codes using industry-standard classification systems.
- Complete coursework 100% online in a format designed for working professionals.
- Develop skills in medical coding, healthcare reimbursement, and health information management.
- Gain an understanding of coding systems used by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance providers.
- Prepare to take the AHIMA Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification examination.
- Learn from dedicated faculty who have real-world experience in the healthcare industry.
- Benefit from small class sizes with a student-to-instructor ratio designed to support student success.
- Build the attention to detail and critical-thinking skills needed for accuracy in healthcare documentation and coding.
- Prepare for career opportunities in hospitals, physician offices, healthcare systems, insurance organizations, and medical billing companies.
- Take advantage of stackable coursework that applies directly toward the Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology.
- Continue your education through a pathway that can lead to an AAS degree with as little as two additional semesters of study.