Medical Coding Specialist Part II

Program Description:
Medical Coders work in hospitals, and physician offices and read patient records containing medical terminology, medical procedures, disease diagnosis, and insurance information. This is a complex learning program, 73% of students who start the coding program are successful in completing it. Part II consists of 5 courses; in insurance and the core coding contents. Students will learn a great deal of information in a short period of time. Learning online is not for every student. All courses run consecutively.

• Coders must understand these basic sciences well in order to code accurately, medical terminology, disease processes, and  the Health Insurance industry including Medicare and Medicaid.
•  There are many rules for accurate coding and it takes a great deal of practice, research, and expertise to master. Coding instructors often state that learning medical coding is similar to learning a foreign language.
• The schedule is tightly scheduled to reduce the program length of time. Asynchronous learning allows students to learn on their own schedule, within a certain timeframe; the start date, and the end date. 
• The curriculum teaches toward two national certifications required by employers:
  • the AAPC credential CPC (Certified Professional Coder) www.aapc.com
  • the AHIMA credential CCA or CCS (Certified Coding Associate or Certified Coding Specialist) www.ahima.org
• To decide if medical coding is right for you please view these short videos from coding experts; 
•  http://youtu.be/qlXKdUV_eRE  This video is a must-see!
•  https://youtu.be/tWBXte0RN8w  The difference between billing and coding.

Requirements for Coding Part II:

• Part II registration and enrollment is held 60 days before the course start date.
• Students entering Part II are first required to have successful completion of Part 1, the 3 prerequisite courses within the past 12 months
• Students must have daily access to a computer with high-speed internet access, a webcam, and microphone, Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent, Adobe Flash Player and Acrobat Reader. Using a phone or any mobile device to complete a course is not recommended or reliable.
• Students must purchase the online e-books. See below for costs.

How to register for Coding Part II courses:

1. Scholarship applications are available 60 days before the start date, and closes 2 weeks before the start date. The 5 courses below must be taken in the order listed. Scholarships pay tuition only, students must purchase e-books. To contact CE Registration Email: ce.reg@tridenttech.edu 
2. Apply for the SC Wins Scholarship Application, and attach your ID:
   •   https://www.tridenttech.edu/ce/funding/workforce-pathways-scholarship.htm Please read the form carefully. Page down and select the desired program. Please apply only once and attach ID when prompted. Applications without identification will not be considered. Failure to successfully complete a program on Scholarship eliminates future Scholarship eligibility.
3. Students must provide documentation of the three prerequisite courses taken within the past 12 months. 
4. If a current registered nurse, the prerequisites are not needed, simply include a copy of a current RN license with their Scholarship application and identification.

Coding Specialist Part II Online e-book costs:

1. e-Textbooks:     Cengage Unlimited 12-month access subscription, students must purchase unless the access card used in Part 1 is still date current, check your expiration date. Available at the TTC Bookstore, (12 months $307.), bldg 950, or online at https://www.cengage.com/unlimited/ (12 months $230) Do not activate until the course start date.
2. e-Coding manuals:  Optum Encoder Pro 12-month subscription. Students must purchase the Encoder Pro 12-month subscription, used for the 2nd thru the 5th  courses in Part II. This will take students through all 4 core coding courses in Part II below. Available at the TTC Bookstore, $136, bldg 950. Do not activate until the course start date for ICD10-CM. Encoder Pro is needed FOR THE 2nd COURSE.

Coding Specialist Part II schedule:
 

Part 2--           FALL 2025     XHIM-600-17998
Health Insurance xhim508>	8/11-9/29/25
I-10-CM coding xhim502>	9/30-11/21/25
I-10-PCS coding xhim503>	1/12-2/27/26
CPT 1 coding xhim509>	3/3-4/22/26
CPT 2 Coding Advd Part II  xhim 510>	4/27-6/21/26

 

Part 2           Spring 2026   Xhim-600-18254

1/20-3/4/26

3/9-4/24/26

4/28-6/19/26

6/23-8/12/26

8/17-10/11/26