Medical Coding (Technical Certificate B)

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KANSAS PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBLE PROGRAM

The Medical Coding: Health Care certificate 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 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 (CERT B)
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Pathway Code: MEDC (CIP: 51.0713)

Technical Requirements (35 hours)

ALH1655 - Medical Terminology (T►,$) 3 hour(s)
ALH5230 - Pharmacology ($) 3 hour(s)
ALH5235 - Allied Healthcare Provider Anatomy & Physiology 4 hour(s)
ALH5236 - Pathophysiology ($) 4 hour(s)
ALH5240 - Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding ($) 3 hour(s)
ALH5241 - Reimbursement Methodologies (Physician) ($) 3 hour(s)
ALH5242 - International Classification of Disease (ICD) Coding ($) 3 hour(s)
ALH5244 - Introduction to Health Information ($) 3 hour(s)
ALH5249 - Healthcare Coding Practicum ($) 3 hour(s)
ALH5253 - Legal & Ethical Issues in Healthcare 3 hour(s)
ALH5339 - Bioethics 3 hour(s)

Total Hours 35

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.