Medical Coding Degree (AAS)

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The Medical Coding Associate of Applied Science degree will prepare the student to enter the workforce as an entry-level medical coder. The well-qualified medical coder will gain proficiencies in different levels of medical coding and will be prepared to sit for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentials. The medical coder will also gain proficiencies in written and oral communications, as well as word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software programs. Professionalism and flexibility are also stressed in the program, as employers are looking for employees who exhibit these characteristics.

The Cowley College Medical Coding program is in alignment with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CIP code 51.0713: Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. A program that prepares individuals to perform specialized data entry, classification, and record-keeping procedures related to medical diagnostic, treatment, billing, and insurance documentation. Includes instruction in medical records and insurance software applications, basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, fundamentals of medical science and treatment procedures, data classification and coding, data entry skills, and regulations relating to Medicare and insurance documentation.

Symbol(s) Translation:
(T►) - Kansas Regents Systemwide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier
SGE - Systemwide General Education Designation

PROGRAM SEMESTER MAP - Medical Coding (AAS)
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Pathway Code: MEDD (CIP: 51.0713)

General Education Requirements (30 hours)

Basic Skills (24 hours)

ENG2211 - Composition I (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
BUS1640 - Business Communications (T►) 3 hour(s)
ALH1676 - Health Care Finance 3 hour(s)
LED1448 - Introduction to Leadership (T►) 3 hour(s)
ALH5250 - Introduction to Public Health 3 hour(s)
PSY6711 - General Psychology (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
SOC6811 - Principles of Sociology (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
COM2725 - Interpersonal Communication (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CAP1516 - Computer Applications (T►) 3 hour(s) or Computer Literacy Elective .

Technical Requirements (32 hours)

ALH5230 - Pharmacology ($) 3 hour(s)
ALH5235 - Allied Healthcare Provider Anatomy & Physiology 4 hour(s)
ALH5236 - Pathophysiology ($) 4 hour(s)
ALH1655 - Medical Terminology (T►,$) 3 hour(s)
ALH5253 - Legal & Ethical Issues in Healthcare 3 hour(s)
ALH5240 - Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding ($) 3 hour(s)
ALH5242 - International Classification of Disease (ICD) Coding ($) 3 hour(s)
ALH5244 - Introduction to Health Information ($) 3 hour(s)
ALH5241 - Reimbursement Methodologies (Physician) ($) 3 hour(s)
ALH5249 - Healthcare Coding Practicum ($) 3 hour(s)

Required Pathway Electives (6 Hours)

PHO6460 - Ethics (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
ALH5339 - Bioethics 3 hour(s)

Total Hours 65

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program.