Medical Coding-Hospital

Award: Career Studies Certificate

Purpose: To provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills in health records, medical coding, and reimbursement processes. The program’s primary focus is on ICD-9/10 coding for hospital applications and preparation for the Certified Coding Associate and/or Certified Coding Specialist exams.

Code Title Credit Hours
BIO 145Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology 14
HIM 190Coordinated Internship1
HIM 253Health Records Coding (Emphasizes ICD-9/10)4
HIM 254Advanced Coding and Reimbursement (Emphasizes CPT)4
HLT 143Medical Terminology I3
HLT 144Medical Terminology II 23
Total Credit Hours19
1

Students may substitute BIO 141 and BIO 142. 

2

While there is no prerequisite for HLT 144, students are recommended to complete HLT 143 first.