Medical Coding Specialist

ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE

This one-year curriculum is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in a variety of health-related facilities as a medical coding specialist.  After successful completion of this program, the student will be eligible to sit for the CCA (Certified Coding Associate) exam.

Nancy Gammons                 618 634-3273

nancyga@shawneecc.edu

Carol Belt, Chairperson         618 634-3334

carolb@shawneecc.edu

Courses                                                    Credit Hours

COM 111 Business Computer Systems                4

HIT 100 Medical Terminology                              3

HIT 101 Intro to Health Info Terminology             3

HIT 109 Intro to Coding                                      2

IMS 121 Beginning Keyboarding                          3

SEM 111 College Orientation                               1

INT 111 Career Development                              1

Fall Semester Total Hours                                 17

 

BIO 212 Anatomy & Physiology                          3

HIT 104 Advanced Medical Terminology             3

HIT 106 Principles of Insurance                            3

HIT 107 Medical Office Procedures                     4

HIT 209 Intermediate Coding                               4

Spring Semester Total Hours                             17

 

HIT 194 Medical Coding Internship                      2

Summer  Semester Total Hours                          2

 

 

HIT 100 Medical Terminology

Development of a medical vocabulary through the study of word construction, spelling and pronunciation, medical abbreviations and symbols, and use of terminology in correspondence and reports used in the medical profession is presented.

 

HIT 101 Intro to Health Info Terminology

A course that will initiate the student to the field of Medical Record Technology.  An overview of the functions and responsibilities of the technologist, and orientation to the technical skills held by the technologist, including skills necessary to maintain components of health record system consistent with the medical administrative, ethical, legal, accreditation and regulatory requirements of the health care delivery system.

 

HIT 104 Advanced Medical Terminology

A continuation of the development of medical vocabulary in order to understand the language used in the medical profession including pronunciation, spelling, and definition of medical terms.

 

HIT 106 Principles of Insurance

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with the efficiency and smooth operation of insurance through the study of basic medical and insurance abbreviations and terms, correct and incorrect procedural and diagnostic codings, insurance billing, and type of insurance coverage.

 

HIT 107 Medical Office Procedures

This course will introduce students to medical office procedures and practices.  Students will study procedures, forms, communications, and other aspects of administrative duties that are expected for medical office settings.  This course includes a computerized practice management simulation applying office management/appointment scheduling, billing procedures, and medical practice report generation.  Development of information management techniques and decision-making skills are stressed.

 

HIT 109 Intro to Coding

The study of the five-digit procedure code numbers, modifiers, and/or description of each service, given a series of problems relating to various medical procedures and services and using the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and ICD-9 code books.

 

HIT 194 Medical Coding Internship

Supervised work experience in an approved training station for students pursuing a one-year Medical Coding Specialist certificate.  Each student is required to complete 150 hours at a worksite during the semester.

 

HIT 209 Intermediate Coding

This course concentrates on analyzing medical chart documentation, assigning diagnostic/procedure codes, and maximizing reimbursement.  An in depth look will be presented of ICD-9-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding systems, along with DRG assignment.  Emphasis will be placed on the development of critical thinking skills required for mastery level coding.