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Program Notes

Medical coders play an important role in reimbursement and compliance in the healthcare system. They rely on their knowledge of disease processes and consult classification manuals to accurately assign codes to medical diagnoses, procedures and services for which healthcare providers will be reimbursed.

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Please review the program sequence carefully as some courses are offered in specific semesters and may require prerequisites.

Recommended Course Sequence
Medical Coding Certificate
Year 1 Summer BIO101, ENG101, HES115
Fall HES207, MRT117, MRT118
Spring MRT204, MRT217, MRT218, MRT293