Health Information Technology- Certificate of Completion
The Medical Coding and Billing Certificate program prepares students to fill essential jobs in the healthcare field, connecting health car providers, patients, and insurance companies. Coders review accuracy of medical records and translate information into codes for insurance claims. Course work includes coding, billing, medical office procedures, medical terminology and a capstone internship course to prepare students to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam upon completion of the program.
All courses must be completed with a C or higher.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Requirements | ||
| AHS 140 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| AHS 202 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| BCIS 1110 | Fundamentals of Information Literacy and Systems | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| HIT/NURS/OATS 150 | Introduction to Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HIT 221 | Internship I | 3 |
| HIT/OATS 228 | Medical Insurance Billing | 3 |
| HIT 240 | Health Information Quality Management | 3 |
| HIT 248 | Medical Coding I | 3 |
| HIT 258 | Medical Coding II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| Summer | ||
| HIT 150 | Introduction to Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HIT 228 | Medical Insurance Billing | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AHS 140 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| HIT 240 | Health Information Quality Management | 3 |
| HIT 248 | Medical Coding I | 3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Spring | ||
| AHS 202 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| HIT 221 | Internship I | 3 |
| HIT 258 | Medical Coding II | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 25 | |