Credit Recommendation
- BIO 130 - Human Biology: 4 credits, lower division level
- BIO 212 - Anatomy & Physiology: 3 credits, lower division level
- BIO 215 - Pathophysiology: 3 credits, lower division level
- HCA 105 - Medical Terminology: 3 credits, lower division level
- HIM 210 - Medical Coding & Billing 1: 3 credits, lower division level
- Health Record Content: 1 credit, lower division level
Effective Dates
January 2015 through December 2022
Issuing Agency
About the Credential
The Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) is dedicated exclusively to inpatient hospital / facility coding. Inpatient medical coding is a special niche that requires a solid knowledge of reporting diagnosis and procedures in hospitals / facilities.