Outcomes
Create and maintain patient medical records.
Schedule and register patients accurately, following established policies.
Assign CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes to patient encounters, applying and mastering all applicable coding guidelines.
Apply the concepts of medical necessity for test and services ordered.
Create and submit accurate and complete insurance claim forms for processing and reimbursement.
Verify charges and post payments.
Examine the revenue cycle by identifying each step in the process and the responsibilities of the coder and biller.
Assign codes for multiple types of services interpreting medical documentation while applying coding guidelines and regulatory principles obtained from coding manuals and/or online resources
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.
Students in health career programs are advised to consult the Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations, section 11.4. This regulation concerns completion of all courses in health career curricula being completed with a grade of C or better.
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 |
| Credit Hours: | 11 |
Minimum Credit Hours: 31
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| BIOL 1564 | Intro to Anatomy & Physiology | 4 Credits |
| BSNS 2311 | Successful Customer Service | 1 Credit |
| COSC 1513 | Introduction to Information Processing | 3 Credits |
| HLTH 1312 | Medical Terminology | 2 Credits |
| MATH 1213 | Business Mathematics | 3 Credits |
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