2010-2011

Medical Coding Specialist
Technical Diploma — Mequon Campus

Program Code: 30-530-2

This curriculum goes into effect as of summer 2010.

This page was last updated in June 2010.

Overview — Medical Coding is a technical diploma program in the School of Health Sciences. Through this 20-credit program, you can become a key member of a health care team in a hospital or other medical setting. Students learn how to retrieve data from health records; gain understanding of disease symptoms, tests and treatments; learn and practice ICD-9-CM coding, CPT coding and more; and gain knowledge of health care reimbursement procedures.

Career Outlook — Graduates of this program can become certified through the American Health Information Management Association and the American Academy of Professional Coders. The employment outlook is favorable.

Program Learning Outcomes — Upon your graduation, employers will expect you to be able to:

• Classify medical data from patient records
• Review patients' records and assign numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure
• Have expertise in the various coding systems
• Be an integral member of the healthcare team
• Demonstrate professionalism in a healthcare setting
• Communicate effectively
• Work with detailed data quickly and accurately

Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment

Possible Career:

Medical Coder

Related Program:

Medical Administrative Specialist

For more information, call 414-456-5310.

Curriculum effective 2010-11.

Hours per Week: r = related, s = shop, c = clinical

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

‡ Prerequisite required.

For course descriptions, class times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline