Program Overview
Completing this group of courses may satisfy requirements for a coding position in a non-acute health care setting. The student may make written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of the certificate program.
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Additional Program Information
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit www.kcc.edu/gainfulemployment/.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
General education
| COSC 1513 | Introduction to Information Processing | 3 Credits |
| BIOL 1564 | Intro to Anatomy & Physiology | 4 Credits |
| BSNS 2311 | Successful Customer Service | 1 Credit |
| MATH 1213 | Business Mathematics | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 31
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
Spring semester
Fall semester
| HLTH 1492 | Coding Practicum | 2 Credits |
| HLTH 2123 | Pathophysiology for Health Careers | 3 Credits |
| HLTH 2172 | Pharmacology for Health Careers | 2 Credits |
Program Cost
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
31 |
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| Tuition and fees - $154.00 per credit hour |
$154.00 |
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$4,774.00 |
| Course Fees |
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BIOL 1564 |
Intro to Anatomy & Physiology |
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20.00 |
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COSC 1513 |
Introduction to Information Processing |
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25.00 |
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HLTH 1343 |
ICD-10-CM/PCS |
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25.00 |
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HLTH 1353 |
Basic CPT Coding |
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25.00 |
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HLTH 1363 |
Insurance Procedures |
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25.00 |
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HLTH 1492 |
Coding Practicum |
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25.00 |
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HLTH 2123 |
Pathophysiology for Health Careers |
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25.00 |
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HLTH 2172 |
Pharmacology for Health Careers |
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75.00 |
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245.00 |
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245.00 |
| Books* |
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BIOL 1564 |
Intro to Anatomy & Physiology |
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266.95 |
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BSNS 2311 |
Successful Customer Service |
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116.65 |
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COSC 1513 |
Introduction to Information Processing |
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221.35 |
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HLTH 1312 |
Medical Terminology |
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182.60 |
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HLTH 1343 |
ICD-10-CM |
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344.85 |
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HLTH 1353 |
Basic CPT Coding |
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231.35 |
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HLTH 1363 |
Insurance Procedures |
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192.00 |
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HLTH 1372 |
Ethical and Legal Issues |
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159.35 |
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HLTH 1492 |
Coding Practicum |
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161.65 |
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HLTH 2123 |
Pathophysiology for Health Careers |
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154.60 |
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HLTH 2172 |
Pharmacology for Health Careers |
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167.15 |
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MATH 1213 |
Business Mathematics |
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240.40 |
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2,438.90 |
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2,438.90 |
| TOTAL |
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$7,457.90 |
| All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
Gainful Employment
The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Review the GE disclosure for the Coding Specialist certificate.
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