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 operation 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 Medical Coding, including: reading and analyzing patient charts/operation notes, and assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, E/M 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
Complete 1 course, 2 credits
| 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
| MCO 105 | Medical Coding Lab | 1 credits |
| MCO 190 | Intro to Medical Reimbursement | 4 credits |
| MCO 195 | Intro to Medical Coding | 4 credits |
| MCO 201 | Body Systems & Coding 1 | 4 credits |
| MCO 202 | Body Systems & Coding 2 | 4 credits |
| MCO 203 | Body Systems & Coding 3 | 4 credits |
| MCO 204 | Body Systems & Coding 4 | 4 credits |
| MCO 205 | Medical Coding Lab | 1 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 26 |
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 credits |
| MCO 190 | Intro to Medical Reimbursement | 4 credits |
| MCO 195 | Intro to Medical Coding | 4 credits |
| MCO 201 | Body Systems & Coding 1 | 4 credits |
| Religion | Cornerstone Religion | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| MCO 202 | Body Systems & Coding 2 | 4 credits |
| MCO 203 | Body Systems & Coding 3 | 4 credits |
| MCO 204 | Body Systems & Coding 4 | 4 credits |
| MCO 205 | Medical Coding Lab | 1 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
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
- 1 Cornerstone religion course*
*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.