Medical Coding
Degree
Certificate (Eligible for federal aid as a stand-alone certificate or if combined with AS degree)
Overview
The Medical Coding Certificate prepares students to function in medical clinic coding/billing departments, as well as coding/billing facilities. Students learn to analyze medical records, such as chart notes and operative reports, then assign accurate medical codes to the appointment (E&M), diagnoses (ICD-10-CM), procedures (CPT), and supplies (HCPCS) documented. Students also learn billing and reimbursement practices, including CMS 1500 forms. The Medical Coding program prepares students to sit for a national certification exam.
Career Opportunities
Medical billers/coders are in demand by coding/billing facilities, insurance companies, medical clinics (all specialties), and hospitals. This occupation is expected to experience faster than average employment growth with a moderate volume of annual job openings.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the certificate, successful graduates will be able to:
- Identify organs and structures of human anatomy and physiology of body systems, including medical terminology, related diseases/disorders, signs/symptoms, etiology, diagnostics tests, procedures, treatments/medications.
- Demonstrate accurate and efficient billing and medical coding principles, including reading and analyzing patient charts/operative notes, understanding and applying the Revenue Cycle, and assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS national codes.
- Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, regarding medical coding topics and issues using professional and appropriate methods and/or medical terminology.
Course Requirements
Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
Religion Course
| REL 200 | The Eternal Family | 2 credits |
| REL 225 | Foundations of the Restoration | 2 credits |
| REL 250 | Jesus Christ & Everlast Gospel | 2 credits |
| REL 275 | Teach & Doct of Book of Mormon | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Certificate Core Courses
Total Credit Hours: 28
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Depending upon the number of preparatory courses a student must take, an additional semester may be required to complete the program.
First Semester
| MCO 105 | Medical Coding Lab | 1 credit |
| MCO 190 | Intro to Medical Reimbursement | 4 credits |
| MCO 195A | Intro to Body Systems | 2 credits |
| MCO 195B | Intro to Medical Coding | 2 credits |
| MCO 201A | Body Systems | 2 credits |
| MCO 201B | Medical Coding 1 | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Second Semester
Total Credit Hours: 28
Graduation Requirements
- Successful completion of the required 28 credit hours of core and religion courses
- Completion of each course with a C grade or higher
- Cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher
*Note: The one (2) credit religion course will count toward the (8) credits of required religion general education courses for students who are completing the AS degree + Certificate.