Medical Coding
The purpose of the program is to prepare the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to take a medical coding examination and to train persons for full and/or part time employment as a medical coder.
FIRST SEMESTER (Fall) |
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| Catalog | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AST 101 | Keyboarding I | 3 |
| AST 107 | Editing/Proofreading Skills | 3 |
| HIM 111 | Medical Terminology I | 3 |
| HIM 253 | Health Records Coding | 3 |
| 12 | ||
SECOND SEMESTER (Spring) |
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| Catalog | Course Title | Credits |
| AST 137 | Records Management | 3 |
| HIM 113 | Medical Terminology & Disease Processes I | 3 |
| HIM 163 | Anatomy and Physiology for Administrative Health Professionals | 3 |
| HIM 233 | Electronic Health Records Management | 3 |
| HIM 254 | Advanced Coding and Reimbursement | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Total Credits | 27 | |