Program Information
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Location: Mequon Campus
- Pathway: Healthcare
- Program Code: 31-530-2
- Offering: In-class
- 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.
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
2021-22 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOSCI-189 | Basic Anatomy (or) BIOSCI-177 General Anatomy and 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 | Culture of Healthcare ^ | 2 |
| HIT-162 | Foundations of HIM ‡ | 3 |
| HIT-165 | Intermediate Coding ‡ | 3 |
| HIT-184 | CPT Coding ‡ | 3 |
|
TOTAL CREDITS |
30 |
^ 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.
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Important Dates
Fall Start: Petition for program in March
Spring start: Petition for program in October
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Collect health data
- Model professional behaviors and ethics
- Use electronic applications to support coding and data collection
- Apply coding and reimbursement systems
Career Outlook
Medical coding specialists work in hospitals, clinics and physicians' offices.
Possible Career
Medical Coding Specialist
Admission Requirements
This program admits students through a petition selection process.
Learn more about the petition process
The following are required for admission:
- Minimum cumulative grade point average required is 2.0
- B- or higher in the following courses:
- NATSCI-189 or NATSCI-177* or NATSCI-201* and 202*
- C or higher in the following course: HEALTH-101
- Fall Start: Petition for program in March
- Spring start: Petition for program in October
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