Certificate, Medical Coding Specialist

Prerequisite Courses

• BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications 3 Hours
• HITT 1205 - Medical Terminology I 2 Hours
• BIOL 2404 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (one semester) 4 Hours

Semester I

• HITT 1341 - Coding and Classification Systems 3 Hours
• HITT 1342 - Ambulatory Coding 3 Hours
• HITT 1353 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management 3 Hours
• HITT 1391 - Special Topics - Documentation for Medical Practices 3 Hours

Semester II

• HITT 1167 - Field Experience - Coding 1 Hour
• HITT 1311 - Health Information Systems 3 Hours
• HITT 2335 - Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies 3 Hours
• HITT 2340 - Advanced Medical Billing and Reimbursement 3 Hours
• HPRS 2301 - Pathophysiology 3 Hours

Total Required Semester Credit Hours: 34