Medical Coder/Biller-Applied Technology Diploma

Please be advised that no new students are being admitted into this program.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for entry-level employment as coders, medical record coders, coding technicians, coding clerks or coder specialists. The program includes instruction in medical terminology, coding systems, fundamentals of disease, pharmacology, health care delivery systems, basics of medical records services, ethical and legal responsibilities and employability skills.

Program Code: ATD-COD

The following courses must be taken in the order shown:

HIM 0009	Introduction to Health Information Technology	3 tech. cr. (90 clock hours)
HSC 0530	Medical Language	3 tech. cr. (90 clock hours)
OTA 0101	Keyboarding I	2 tech. cr. (60 clock hours)
HIM 0450	Fundamentals of Body Structures and Functions	2 tech. cr. (60 clock hours)
CTS 0050	Introduction to Microcomputer Applications	3 tech. cr. (90 clock hours)
HIM 0280	Coding for Medical Records I	4.5 tech. cr. (135 clock hours)
HIM 0434	Fundamentals of Disease Processes	2 tech. cr. (60 clock hours)
HIM 0440	Pharmacology for Health Professionals	2 tech. cr. (60 clock hours)
OTA 0609A	Medical Office Procedures	3 tech. cr. (90 clock hours)
HIM 0281	Coding for Medical Records II	4.83 tech. cr. (145 clock hours)
HIM 0274	Health Insurance Coding and Reimbursement	2 tech. cr. (60 clock hours)

Total Credit Hours: 33.33-1000

Special Program Requirements:

An approved 4-hour AIDS seminar, PHSC course NCH 0001, is a program requirement.

CPR certification, PHSC course NCH 0050, American Heart Association, "Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers", is a requirement of this program.

A grade of "C" or higher must be earned in each program course to receive an Applied Technology Diploma.

HIM 0281 and HIM 0274 are the final courses in the program and may only be taken after all other program courses have been successfully completed.

This program requires submission of valid TABE scores.