Medical Coder

This program is designed to prepare individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment as a medical coder. It is designed for the student who desires to obtain training in International Classification of Diseases Clinical Modification (ICD), medical coding, and insurance billing.

Career Studies Certificate in Medical Coding

This career studies certificate is a two semester certificate.

First Year

First Semester

Course #	Course Title	Lect. Hrs.	Lab Hrs.	Credits	Transfer
AST 101 ¹	Keyboarding I	3	0	3
HIM 113	Medical Terminology and Disease Processes I	3	0	3
HIM 253	Health Records Coding	3	2	4
NAS 150	Human Biology	3	0	3	View transfer information

Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester		12	2	13

Second Semester

Course #	Course Title	Lect. Hrs.	Lab Hrs.	Credits	Transfer
AST 102	Keyboarding II	3	0	3
ENG 137 ²	Communication Processes I	3	0	3	View transfer information

Or ENG 111 ²	English Composition I
HIM 151	Reimbursement Issues in Medical Practice Management	2	0	2
HIM 254	Advanced Coding and Reimbursement	2	2	3
HLT 145	Ethics for Health Care Personnel	2	0	2
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester		12	2	13

Certificate Earned!

Complete two more semesters and you can receive a degree in Health Information Management.

Students who possess keyboarding skills may petition for advanced placement with Credit by Examination.

Students who desire transferable credits must take ENG 111 in place of ENG 137.