Medical Coding and Billing Program, A.A.S.

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In response to community identified needs, we are partnering with American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and graduates now sit for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam.

Visit the Medical Coding and Billing Program website, for more information about the program and admission process.

Medical Coding and Billing Program Curriculum

(formerly known as the Health Information Management Program)

Course attendance is face-to-face, one day a week

Summary of Required Hours

Freshman

Fall (16 Credit Hours)

ENGL 1010 - Composition 1 (3 Credit Hours)
CSHS 1000 - College Success Health Sciences (3 Credit Hours) (First-Time Freshman Only)
HIMT 1301 - Introduction to Health Information Management (3 Credit Hours)
HIMT 1302 - HIM Legal Aspects (3 Credit Hours)
BIOL 1050 - Introduction to Human Biology (3 Credit Hours) *
BIOL 1051 - Introduction to Human Biology Lab (1 Credit Hour)
or
BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (4 Credit Hours) *Anatomy requirement must be completed by spring freshman year

Spring (15 Credit Hours)

HIMT 1300 - Medical Terminology (3 Credit Hours)
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications (3 Credit Hours)
Social and Behavioral Science General Elective (3 Credit Hours)
HIMT 1401 - Disease Processes (3 Credit Hours)
HIMT 1303 - Basic ICD Coding 1 (3 Credit Hours)

Sophomore

Fall (13 Credit Hours)

HIMT 2301 - CPT Coding (3 Credit Hours)
HIMT 2205 - Revenue Cycle Management (2 Credit Hours)
HIMT 2304 - HIM Management Principles (3 Credit Hours)
MATH 1010 or 1130, or higher (3 Credit Hours)
HIMT 1201 - Medical Office Procedures (2 Credit Hours)

Spring (16 Credit Hours)

HIMT 1307 - Insurance Procedures Practicum (3 Credit Hours)
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication (3 Credit Hours)
Lab Science Elective (4 Credit Hours)
HIMT 2303 - Advanced Coding (3 Credit Hours)
Humanities/Fine Arts General Education Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Total Hours: 60

Note(s):

General Education courses may be taken prior to admittance to the program. Students must be admitted into the program to take program courses. For a complete listing of approved general education courses go to A.A.S. Career Degree Information.

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (4 Credit Hours)
BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (4 Credit Hours)
ENGL 1010 - Composition 1 (3 Credit Hours)
Humanities/Fine Arts General Education Elective (3)
Social/Behavioral Science General Education Elective (3)
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication (3 Credit Hours)
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications (3 Credit Hours)
BIOL 1050 - Introduction to Human Biology (3 Credit Hours)
BIOL 1051 - Introduction to Human Biology Lab (1 Credit Hour)

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Medical Coding and Billing Program, A.A.S.

Medical Coding and Billing Program Curriculum

Summary of Required Hours

Freshman

Fall (16 Credit Hours)

Spring (15 Credit Hours)

Sophomore

Fall (13 Credit Hours)

Spring (16 Credit Hours)

Total Hours: 60

Note(s):

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Medical Coding and Billing Program, A.A.S.

Medical Coding and Billing Program Curriculum

Summary of Required Hours

Freshman

Fall (16 Credit Hours)

Spring (15 Credit Hours)

Sophomore

Fall (13 Credit Hours)

Spring (16 Credit Hours)

Total Hours: 60

Note(s):