CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT (CoA)
Medical Coding
REQUIRED CREDITS: 42
DEGREE CODE:
MEDCOD-CT
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The coding program is designed for students to become coding specialists with demonstrated knowledge and skills in applications of classifications and nomenclatures
to health information. Coding with approved classification systems is required for direct patient care, research, and fiscal reimbursement. Recipients of the Certificate of
Achievement in Medical Coding may apply to take the national certification exam given by the American Health Information Management Association. Successful candidates
receive the Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P) credential. The Certificate of
Achievement in Medical Coding may serve towards the first year of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology. The Medical Coding program
is approved by the American Health Information Management Association, 233 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2150, Chicago, IL 60601-5519, (312) 233-1100.
Students should meet with a health programs advisor for additional information.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
•Demonstrate coding competency as published by the American Health Information Management Association.
•Demonstrate competencies necessary to successfully pass one of the national coding registry examinations.
•Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to gain employment as a medical coder.
PLEASE NOTE - The courses listed below may require a prerequisite or corequisite. Read course descriptions before registering for classes. All MATH and ENG courses
numbered 01-99 must be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits. No course under 100-level counts toward degree completion.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (3 CREDITS)
SPECIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (39 CREDITS)
CRSEMESTER
COMMUNICATIONS
ENG 100 or 101 or 113
3-5___________
COT 127B
Microsoft Office for Offices
3
___________
HHP 123B
Introduction to the Human Body
4
___________
HHP 124BIntroduction to the Human Body
Computer Lab
1
___________
CRSEMESTER
HIT 105B
Healthcare Delivery Systems
2
___________
HIT 106B
Healthcare Reimbursement
2
___________
HIT 118B
Language of Medicine
3
___________
HIT 119BIntroduction to Pharmacology
and Laboratory Tests
2
___________
HIT 130B
Procedural Terminology
1
___________
HIT 165B
Pathophysiology
4
___________
HIT 180BIntroduction to Health Information Management
2
___________
HIT 184B
Introduction to ICD Coding
2
___________
HIT 185B
Introduction to CPT Coding
3
___________
HIT 186B
Advanced Outpatient Coding
2
___________
HIT 187B
Introduction to ICD-PCS Coding
2
___________
HIT 201B
Advanced Coding Systems
3
___________
HIT 210B
Coding Practice Experience
3
___________
Computation included in HIT 119B
Human Relations included in HIT 210B
NOTE • Course numbers with the “B” suffix may be non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree.
•Course numbers with the “H” suffix are designated Honors-level courses and can be used to fulfill equivalent general education requirements.
For more information visit www.csn.edu/honors.
•In no case, may one course be used to meet more than one requirement except for the Values and Diversity general education requirement (only AA, AS, and AB
degrees) which may be used to fulfill the corresponding general education or emphasis requirement.
•Students may elect to graduate using the degree requirements in effect at the time of matriculation, or when they declared or changed major or the current catalog.
If a program is official after a student has matriculated, the student may choose the degree requirements of the new program. In no case may a student use a
catalog which is more than six years old at the time of graduation.
•This is a limited-entry program. Some of these courses are program prerequisites and MUST be completed before a student is considered eligible for entry into the
Program. Students MUST attend a Health Programs orientation and meet with a Health Programs advisor for additional advisement.
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CSN 2015-2016 GENERAL CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK
GUIDED PATHWAY
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
MEDICAL CODING
2015-2016
The following is a suggested pathway, or course sequence by term, for this academic program. The following factors may affect the time it takes to
complete the pathway as listed:
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
The term (fall, spring, summer) in which the student enters the program because class availability varies by term.
Where the student placed in the Math and English course sequence (i.e. taking courses below 100) and completion of course prerequisites.
Meeting with the student’s designated program counselor or advisor to determine academic readiness to succeed in a particular course.
Use of appropriate services (writing center, math resource center, etc.) may be in order to support successful course completion.
First Semester - Prerequisites
Requirement
Gen. Ed. Communication Requirement
See degree sheet for course choices
COT 127B Microsoft Office for Offices
HHP 123B Introduction to the Human Body1
HHP 124B Introduction to the Human Body Computer Lab1
HIT 105B Healthcare Delivery Systems
HIT 118B Language of Medicine
Semester Total
Requirement
Special Program Requirements
Program First Semester
Special Program Requirements
Program Second Semester
Special Program Requirements
Semester Total
Credit
Hours
3-5
3
4
1
2
3
16-18
Credit
Hours
2
2
1
4
2
11
Credit
Hours
2
3
5
Credit
Hours
2
2
Credit
Hours
2
3
5
Credit
Hours
3
3
Pathway Course Total
Certificate Total
42-44
42
HIT 106B Healthcare Reimbursement2
HIT 119B Introduction to Pharmacology and Laboratory Tests2
HIT 130B Procedural Terminology2
HIT 165B Pathophysiology2
HIT 180B Introduction to Information Management2
Semester Total
Requirement
HIT 184B Introduction to ICD Coding3
HIT 185B Introduction to CPT Coding3
Semester Total
Program Third Semester
Special Program Requirements
Requirement
HIT 187B Introduction to ICD-PCS Coding4
Semester Total
Program Fourth Semester
Special Program Requirements
Requirement
HIT 186B Advanced Outpatient Coding2
HIT 201B Advanced Coding Systems2
Semester Total
Program Fifth Semester
Special Program Requirements
Requirement
HIT 210B Coding Practical Experience3
Revised May 2015
1BIOL
223 and BIOL 224 can be taken in lieu of HHP 123B and HHP 124B.
2This
course is offered in the Fall only.
3This
course is offered in the Spring only.
Term
Term
Term
Term
Term
Term
4This
course is offered in the Summer only.
NOTE: Once accepted into the program, students should complete the program courses within the 5-semester time frame (includes 1 summer
semester),