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 1084 | Survey of the Human Body | 4 credits |
| Or | |
| BSC 2094 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 credits |
| BSC 2094L | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 credit |
| And | |
| HSC 2531 | Medical Terminology I | 3 credits |
| HIM 1000 | Introduction to Health Information Management | 3 credits |
| HIM 1012 | Legal Aspects of Health Information | 3 credits |
| HIM 1442 | Pharmacology for HIM | 2 credits |
| HIM 2433 | Pathophysiology | 3 credits |
| HIM 1282 | Basic CPT Coding | 3 credits |
| HIM 1510C | Health Care Data Analysis | 3 credits |
| HIM 1722 | ICD-10-CM Coding | 2 credits |
| HIM 1723 | ICD-10-PCS Coding | 2 credits |
| HIM 1273C | Billing and Reimbursement Methods | 3 credits |
| HIM 2729 | Intermediate Coding | 4 credits |
| HIM 2805L | Professional Practice Experience I | 1 credit |
| Also choose: | |
| HIM 2960 | Coding Credential Exam Review | 1 credit |
| Or | |
| HIM 2815L | Professional Practice Experience II | 1 credit |