Catalog 2024 - 2025

Medical Coder Biller Certificate

60670 - 37 credits

(Selective Admissions)

This program prepares students for employment in a variety of healthcare settings as an entry level coder, medical record coder, coding technician, or coding clerk.  The content includes:  medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding systems, fundamentals of disease process including pharmacology, health care delivery systems, basics of medical records services, ethical and legal responsibilities, safety/security procedures, basic data processing, and employability skills.  The program consists of lecture, laboratory and a virtual and/or onsite practicum experience.

Degree Requirements

Major Field Required Courses - 37 credits

BSC 1084Survey of the Human Body

3 credits

Or

BSC 2086Anatomy & Physiology II

3 credits

HSC 2531Medical Terminology I

3 credits

HIM 1012Legal Aspects of Health Information

3 credits

HIM 1000Introduction to Health Information Management

3 credits

HIM 1444Pathopharmacology

4 credits

HIM 1510Health Care Data Analysis

3 credits

HIM 1282Basic CPT Coding

3 credits

HIM 1722ICD-10-CM Coding

2 credits

HIM 1723ICD-10-PCS Coding

2 credits

HIM 1273Billing and Reimbursement Methods

3 credits

HIM 2729Intermediate Coding

4 credits

HIM 2805LProfessional Practice Experience I

1 credit

HIM 2960Coding Credential Exam Review

1 credit

HIM 2275Revenue Cycle Management

2 credits

All natural science and HIM prefix courses require a grade of C or higher.