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Medical Coding (MCO)<br />
programs<br />
of study<br />
Program Description<br />
The Certifi cate in Medical Coding prepares the graduates of this program<br />
to perform specialized data entry, classification, <strong>and</strong> record keeping procedures<br />
related to medical diagnostic, treat ment, billing, <strong>and</strong> insurance<br />
documentation. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the Certifi<br />
cation Examination. Upon successful completion of the Certification<br />
Examination, the individ ual is eligible to become a Certified Professional<br />
Coder.<br />
Graduates of this program are prepared to work in various health-care<br />
settings, including hospitals, clinics, physician practices, sur gery centers,<br />
long-term care facilities <strong>and</strong> home health agencies. Employment opportunities<br />
are also found in nontraditional health-care areas such as insurance<br />
companies, government agencies, computer software companies, as well<br />
as with consulting fi rms.<br />
Course Requirements<br />
Students must earn a grade of C (not C-) or better in College Writing (ENG<br />
101) in order to meet the Certificate requirements of this program.<br />
Program Educational Outcomes<br />
Upon completion of the Certificate in Medical Coding program, the graduate<br />
is prepared to:<br />
1. Demonstrate the ability to translate information from the med ical<br />
record into st<strong>and</strong>ardized numerical codes accurately <strong>and</strong> in an effi<br />
cient manner.<br />
2. Demonstrate professional conduct <strong>and</strong> ethical behavior.<br />
3. Demonstrate the ability to work with other members of the health<br />
care team.<br />
4. Recognize factors that affect third-party reimbursement.<br />
Certificate Requirements<br />
Semester I<br />
Credit Hours<br />
MET 111 Medical Terminology 3<br />
BCA 101 Computer Keyboarding 3<br />
ENG 101* College Writing** 3<br />
MEA 210 Insurance Coding/Claim Processing 1 3<br />
Semester II<br />
BCA 120 Introduction to Computer Applications 3<br />
MET 150 Medical Specialties I 3<br />
MCO 121 Medical Diagnostic Coding (ICD 9) 3<br />
Semester III<br />
MET 151 Medical Specialties II 3<br />
MCO 125 Medical Procedural Coding 3<br />
MAT 101* Business Math 3<br />
Total Credit Hour Requirements 30<br />
*Course placement determined by assessment test scores <strong>and</strong>/or<br />
prior college course work.<br />
**Students must earn a grade of C (not C-) or better in College<br />
Writing (ENG 101) in order to meet the Certificate requirements of<br />
this program.<br />
1 MEA 210 should be taken before MCO 121 <strong>and</strong> MCO 125<br />
High school prerequisites for admission into this program: H.S. diploma<br />
or GED<br />
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