Medical Coding

The Medical Coding Certificate will provide students with medical coding competencies for hospitals, long term care facilities and physician practices.  These occupations work in the Health Information Management departments.  Coders are responsible for abstracting diagnoses and procedures from patient health records and then assigning codes using the ICD-10 classification system to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement.

Requirements

Required Courses

MOT 125	Basic Medical Sciences I	3
MOT 133	Basic Medical Sciences II	3
MOT 135	Basic Medical Sciences III	3
HIT 220	ICD Coding I	3
HIT 221	ICD Coding II	2
HIT 231	ICD Coding III	5
HIT 241	CPT Coding Basic Principles	3
HPR 178	Medical Terminology	1
	or
HPR 208	Medical Record Terminology	2
Total Credit Hours:		23-24

Students preparing to sit for the CCA or CCS Exams are highly encouraged to complete HIT 268 Certification Test Preparation along with the Medical Coding certificate requirements listed above.

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