Medical Coding

Certificate of Proficiency

(15 Semester Credit Hours)

The Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Coding is a course of study that will prepare students for entry-level positions as coders in health care facilities (e.g., hospitals, clinics, physician practices). Credits earned may be applied to the Technical Certificate and/or the Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Management.

Course #	Course Name	Hours
HSCI 1113	Medical Terminology Must pass with a "C" or better	3
HSCI 1123	Human Anatomical Structure I Must pass with a "C" or better	3
HSCI 1243	Human Anatomical Structure II (prerequisite: HIT 1123) Must pass with a "C" or better	3
HIT 2243	Diagnostic (ICD-10) Coding (prerequisite:  HSCI 1123 and HSCI 1243) Must pass with a "C" or better	3
HIT 2323	Procedural (CPT) Coding (prerequisite:  HSCI 1123 and HSCI 1243) Must pass with a "C" or better	3
Total Hours		15

To receive a Certificate of Proficiency, application must be made to the Office of Student Services. Students must be currently enrolled to request a Certificate of Proficiency be awarded.