Admission Requirements: Medical Coder

Applications

Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year.

Transcripts

To be considered “official,” transcripts must be sent to UC directly from any previously attended institutions. Most high schools and colleges use either Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse. Search for your previously attended institution(s) on these sites to see if you can order your transcripts electronically.

In Parchment, select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the transcript recipient. In National Student Clearinghouse, you can request the transcripts be sent directly to admissions (admissions@uc.edu). If you don’t see your school(s) listed on either of these sites, contact the school(s) directly.

To Submit by Mail:

Submit official transcripts for all schools attended (or GED scores) to:

University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 210091
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0091

To Submit Electronically:

Electronic submissions can be sent directly to admissions (admissions@uc.edu).

Transfer Credits

• Courses must be from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM).
• Courses must be comparable to those offered at UC Clermont (course objectives, etc.).
• General/core courses must have been completed with a “C” or better. Program-specific courses require a “B” or better.

Now Accepting Nationally-Accredited College Credits

Starting Spring 2024, UC’s online Medical Coder Certificate program will accept transfer credits from both regionally and nationally accredited institutions.

Course Credit for Credential Holders

Students with active industry credentials may be eligible for course credit. Please discuss with your Enrollment Advisor.

• Certified Coding Assistant Credential (CCA)
• Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based Credential (CCS-P)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Review the technology requirements and recommendations.