Nov 29, 2024

2015-2016 College Catalog

2015-2016 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Professional Medical Coding Technical Certificate

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A professional medical coder transforms verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into alphanumeric designations. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible for entry-level positions as coders in hospitals, clinics, and a variety of other healthcare facilities. Graduates are eligible to take the National Certification Exam for Certified Coding Associate (CCA).

Life Science - 8 Credit Hours Total

All of the following are required:

BIOL 2224 - Anatomy And Physiology I 4 Credits
BIOL 2234 - Anatomy And Physiology II 4 Credits

Computer Information - 3 Credit Hours Total

All of the following are required:

CIS 1013 - Information Systems I 3 Credits

Core Courses - 24 Credit Hours Total

All of the following are required:

ALH 1203 - Medical Terminology 3 Credits
HIT 1014 - Basic Diagnosis & Procedure Coding 4 Credits
HIT 2004 - Fundamentals Of Medical Science 4 Credits
HIT 2203 - Reimbursement Methods 3 Credits
HIT 2014 - Intermediate D & P Coding 4 Credits
HIT 1113 - Health Data Content 3 Credits
HIT 2703 - Coding Practicum 3 Credits

35 Credit Hours Total

Courses prerequisite to another class require a minimum grade of “C” in order to advance to the next course. Any deviation from this list requires permission of the program director.