Printed on 4/23/2024
Medical Coding Specialist
31-530-2
Technical Diploma (TD)
Part Time, Full Time
28 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Times of Day:
Day, Evening
Location*:
Online
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
Medical coding specialists translate verbal descriptions of disease, injury and procedures into numerical designations. The accurate recording of this information is critical for the reimbursement of healthcare claims, medical statistics and research. You'll gain an understanding of the anatomy, signs and symptoms of diseases, and medical procedures. You'll also learn how to analyze medical records and assign codes to diagnoses and procedures. Upon completion, you could work in a variety of healthcare settings, for a health insurance company or continue on to the Health Information Technology Associate Degree.
COURSE LIST
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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.
Occupational Specific
(25 Credits)
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Medical Terminology
10-501-101
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10501101
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on the component parts of medical terms: prefixes, suffixes and word roots. Students practice formation, analysis and reconstruction of terms. Emphasis on spelling, definition and pronunciation. Introduction to operative, diagnostic, therapeutic and symptomatic terminology of all body systems, as well as systemic and surgical terminology.
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Digital Literacy for Healthcare
10-501-107
2Credit
72
36
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10501107
- Credits: 2.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on the use of technology in healthcare. Learners use common business software applications, including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and databases. Communication methods using technology are addressed. Learners gain experience with using the electronic health record (E.H.R.). Healthcare E.H.R. security issues, social media use, and digital healthcare resources are examined.
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Healthcare Revenue Management
10-530-159
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10530159
- Credits: 3.00
Prepares learners to compare and contrast healthcare payers and evaluate the reimbursement cycle and compliance with regulations. Learners assign payment classifications with entry level proficiency using computerized encoding and grouping software.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Foundations of HIM
10-530-162
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10530162
- Credits: 3.00
Introduces learners to the healthcare delivery system, and the external forces that influence healthcare delivery. Sets an understanding for the expectations and standards related to professional ethics, confidentiality and security of health information. Differentiates the use and structure of healthcare data elements, data standards, and the relationships between them. Prepares learners to collect and maintain health data to ensure a complete and accurate health record.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Accuplacer Reading 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Reading 18+ OR Reading Level 3 Coursework
Accuplacer Sentence 237+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT English 15+ OR English Level 1 Coursework
Student is in progress in the Program of Study of Health Information Technology (10-530-1) OR Medical Coding Specialist (31-530-2)
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Intermediate Coding
10-530-165
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10530165
- Credits: 3.00
Prepares students to assign ICD and CPT/HCPCS codes supported by medical documentation and official coding guidance to support appropriate reimbursement. Students will participate in CDI activities, including preparation of appropriate physician queries in accordance with compliance guidelines.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Human Disease for the Health Professions
10-530-182
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10530182
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Prepares learners to interpret clinical documentation that they will encounter in a variety of healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on understanding the common disorders and diseases of each body system to include the etiology (cause), signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests and results, and medical treatments and surgical procedures.
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CPT Coding
10-530-184
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10530184
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Prepares learners to assign CPT codes, supported by medical documentation, with entry level proficiency. Learners apply CPT instructional notations, conventions, rules, and official coding guidelines when assigning CPT codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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ICD Diagnosis Coding
10-530-197
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10530197
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Prepares students to assign ICD diagnosis codes supported by medical documentation. Students apply instructional notations, conventions, rules, and official coding guidelines when assigning ICD diagnosis codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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ICD Procedure Coding
10-530-199
2Credit
36
72
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10530199
- Credits: 2.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Prepares students to assign ICD procedure codes supported by medical documentation with entry level proficiency. Students apply instructional notations, conventions, rules, and official coding guidelines when assigning ICD procedure codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
AND ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
Occupational Supportive
(3 Credits)
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Basic Anatomy
10-806-189
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10806189
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Examines concepts of anatomy and physiology as they relate to health careers. Learners correlate anatomical and physiological terminology to all body systems.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following: