Oct 31, 2025

2016-2017 College Catalog

2016-2017 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Professional Medical Coding, TC

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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).

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.

Pre-Program Courses - 11 Credit Hours

ORT 1100 - NPC Orientation 0 Credits
ORT 0 - Blackboard Student Training 0 Credits
BIOL 2224 - Anatomy And Physiology I* 4 Credits
BIOL 2234 - Anatomy And Physiology II* 4 Credits
CIS 1013 - Information Systems I 3 Credits

Core Courses - 24 Credit Hours

ALH 1203 - Medical Terminology 3 Credits
HIT 1014 - Medical Coding I 4 Credits
HIT 2004 - Fundamentals Of Medical Science 4 Credits
HIT 2203 - Reimbursement Methods 3 Credits
HIT 2014 - Medical Coding II 4 Credits
HIT 1113 - Health Data Content 3 Credits
HIT 2703 - Coding Practicum 3 Credits

35 Credit Hours Total

See your NPC Academic or Faculty Advisor for degree and graduation information.