Courses & Requirements
Effective Fall 2013 this Program will ONLY be OFFERED in 
The certificate program in Medical Coding is designed for entry level positions. Courses include Medical Terminology, Human Biology and Clinical Pathophysiology, as well as those which are Coding specific. Upon completion of the program, graduates may apply for employment in a variety of healthcare settings. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in all career courses in order to graduate. A minimum of 28/29 credit hours are required for graduation.
NOTE: CIS110 Computer Applications must be taken before MRT117
| Courses | Credits | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| ENG101 English Composition I | 3 | |
| HES115 Medical Terminology | 3 | |
| BIO101 Human Biology OR BIO122 Anatomy & Physiology II |
3/4 | Prerequisite BIO121 |
| HES207 Clinical Pathophysiology | 3 | Prerequisite |
| MRT117 Basic Diagnosis Coding Systems | 3 | Prerequisite |
| MRT118 Procedure Coding Systems (CPT) | 3 | Prerequisite |
| MRT217 Intermediate Diagnostic Coding | 3 | Prerequisite |
| MRT218 Intermediate Procedural Coding | 3 | Prerequisite |
| MRT204 Reimbursement, Compliance & Coding Issues | 3 | Pre-requisite, Spring Semester Only |
| MRT293 Coding & Classification Practicum | 1 | Prerequisite |
