Medical Coding Specialist • Certificate of Achievement
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 39
Colleague Code: CA.CODE
Curriculum Code: MOA 160
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: CAS 121, COS 110, COS 120
Second Semester: COS 130, COS 213, COS 219
Third Semester: COS 152, COS 160, COS 223
Fourth Semester: COS 229, COS 232, COS 250, COS 252
Program Information:
- This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet certificate requirements.
Required Program Courses (39 credits)
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Computer Systems and Business Applications |
3 credits |
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Information Management for Health Professionals |
3 credits |
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Fundamentals of Medical Science I |
3 credits |
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Fundamentals of Medical Science II |
3 credits |
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Pharmacology for Health Care Professionals |
3 credits |
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Principles of CPT Coding |
3 credits |
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Principles of ICD-9 Coding |
3 credits |
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Pathophysiology for Health Care Professionals |
3 credits |
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Advanced CPT Coding and Modifiers |
3 credits |
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Advanced ICD-9 Coding |
3 credits |
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Medical Insurance Billing and Reimbursement |
3 credits |
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Hospital-Medical Coding Internship |
3 credits |
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Clinic-Medical Coding Internship |
3 credits |
HLT 109, HLT 205 and HLT 206 may be substituted for COS 120 and COS 130