Program Information
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Location: Online Campus
- Pathway: Healthcare
- Program Code: 31-530-2
- Offering: Online
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August and January
About the Medical Coding Specialist Diploma
Description
You will be prepared as an entry-level coding specialist after learning medical diagnosis and procedure codes using two coding systems used for billing and data collection. Graduates can be certified through the American Health Information Management Association and the American Academy of Professional Coders.
Employment opportunities exist in hospitals, clinics and physicians' offices.
You can earn the Healthcare Customer Service certificate on your way to completing this technical diploma. Your credits can be applied toward completing the Health Information Technology associate degree.
This program admits students via a waiting list process.
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Career Outlook
Related Programs
Health Information Technology
Using the latest technology, health information technicians collect, analyze and report healthcare data. This requires knowledge of diseases, treatments, regulatory issues, computer systems and organizational skills.
Healthcare Customer Service
This certificate includes instruction in medical terminology, healthcare computing and the customer service skills related to working in a healthcare setting. Students earning this certificate will be prepared for entry-level customer service positions in the healthcare industry.
Detailed Program Information
2025-26 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOSCI-189 | Basic Anatomy (or) BIOSCI-177 Gen Anatomy & Physiology ‡ (or) BIOSCI-201 Anatomy and Physiology 1 ‡ and BIOSCI-202 Anatomy and Physiology 2 ‡ |
3 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ | 3 |
| HEALTH-101 | Medical Terminology ^ | 3 |
| HEALTH-107 | Digital Literacy for Healthcare ^ | 2 |
| HIT-182 | Human Disease for the Health Professions ‡ | 3 |
| HIT-197 | ICD Diagnosis Coding ‡ | 3 |
| HIT-199 | ICD Procedure Coding ‡ | 2 |
| HEALTH-104 | Contemporary Healthcare Practices ^ | 2 |
| HIT-162 | Foundations of HIM ‡ | 3 |
| HIT-159 | Healthcare Revenue Management | 3 |
| HIT-165 | Intermediate Coding ‡ | 3 |
| HIT-184 | CPT Coding ‡ | 3 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
33 |
^ Counts toward earning the Healthcare Customer Service certificate.
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
Search for available classes now (link) to see course descriptions, class times and locations.
Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.
2025-2026 Program Flyer
Links & Resources
Important Dates
Fall start: Review Window in February
Spring start: Review Window in September
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Events Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Collect health data
- Use electronic applications to support coding and data collection
- Apply coding and reimbursement systems
- Model professionalism, ethics, self-reflection and patient advocacy
Admission Requirements
Waiting List
This program admits students via a waiting list process. Students must complete all academic preparedness requirements before being placed into core program courses when seats are available.
- Program capacity is 48 students total: 24 in Fall and 24 in Spring.
- Currently, no waiting time, but that is subject to change.
Academic Preparedness Requirements
- GPA of 2.0 or higher at MATC
- Complete the following courses with a C or higher: BIOSCI-189 or BIOSCI-177 (or BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202), HEALTH-101, and HEALTH-107.
Scholarships
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