Medical Coding Certificate

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a Medical Coding Certificate and enter the workforce. Students explore medical coding competencies. This certificate teaches students medical coding skills using the ICD classification system for hospitals, long term care facilities and physician practices. It prepares students for careers in health information management converting diagnoses and procedures from patient health records into the correct medical codes to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement.

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My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester.

Fall Semester 1

HPR 1045	Medical Record Terminology	2
BIO 1006	Basic Anatomy and Physiology	4
HPR 1032	Disease Process and Treatment	5
HIT 1005	Principles of Healthcare Reimbursement	3
Total Credit Hours:		14

Spring Semester 2

HIT 2020	ICD Coding I	3
HIT 2021	ICD Coding II	2
HIT 2031	ICD Coding III	5
HIT 2041	CPT Coding Basic Principles	3
HIT 1089	Practicum	2
Total Credit Hours:		15

Total Credit Hours: 29

Prior Learning eligible course

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