Medical Coding

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This certificate of achievement is designed as a program for student’s interests in the field of health information, privacy and security, compliance with payment laws and regulations, and the management of health information. Medical Coders will convert diagnosis, procedures, and medical services and equipment into alpha-numeric codes for reimbursement integrity and research purposes. Additional training includes auditing of health records for documentation integrity, completeness, and medical necessity. Medical coders work in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, etc. Your certificate exhibits commitment to your professional and personal growth.

Allied Health Core

ALH 116 - Medical Terminology Credit Hours: 3
ALH 130 - Math Skills for Allied Health Credit Hours: 3
ALH 140 - Soft Skills for Allied Health Credit Hours: 3

Computer Information Core

CIS 101 - Computers for Learning Credit Hours: 3

Health Information Technology Core

HIT 100 - Introduction to Health Information Technology Credit Hours: 3
HIT 110 - Diagnosis Coding I Credit Hours: 3
HIT 140 - Pathopharmacology for Health Information Technology Credit Hours: 3
HIT 150 - Outpatient Procedure Coding Credit Hours: 3
HIT 170 - Electronic Health Records Credit Hours: 3
HIT 180 - Anatomy and Physiology for Health Information Technology Credit Hours: 3
OR
BMS 267 - Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 4 AND
BMS 268 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 4
HIT 190 - Principles of Healthcare Reimbursement Credit Hours: 3
HIT 210 - Diagnosis Coding II Credit Hours: 3
HIT 250 - Inpatient Procedure Coding Credit Hours: 3
HIT 260 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare Credit Hours: 3
HIT 298 - Professional Practice Experience Credit Hours: 3

Medical Coding

Allied Health Core

Computer Information Core

Health Information Technology Core

Total Credit Hours Required 45