The Certificate in Medical Coding has been designed for entry-level positions. Courses include medical terminology and human biology in addition to coding-specific courses. Upon completion of the program, graduates can work at a variety of health care settings with flexible hours and a challenging workload.
Students who attend the Medical Coding program will complete most of their course work online and come to our Lawrence campus one day each week for in-class meetings and laboratory sessions. Students should be aware that the Medical Coding Practicum will require additional time commitment in a health care facility.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all required courses in order to graduate.
A minimum of 28 credits is required for graduation.
Drug screening
Students enrolled in this academic program may be required to pass a drug screening analysis.
Requirements
| BIO101 | Human Biology | 3 |
| OR | |
| BIO122 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| HES115 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HES207 | Clinical Pathophysiology | 3 |
| MRT117 | Basic Diagnosis Coding Systems | 3 |
| MRT118 | Procedure Coding Systems (CPT) | 3 |
| MRT217 | Intermediate Diagnostic Coding | 3 |
| MRT218 | Intermediate Procedural Coding | 3 |
| MRT204 | Reimbursement, Compliance & Coding Issues | 3 |
| MRT293 | Coding & Classification Practicum | 1 |
Schedule Tips: HES207, MRT117, MRT118 offered FALL ONLY; MRT204, MRT217, MRT218, MRT293 offered SPRING ONLY
Courses with Prerequisites: BIO101, BIO122, HES207, MRT117, MRT118, MRT217, MRT218, MRT204, MRT204
Note: CIS110 Computer Applications must be taken before MRT117
Comments: 60 Practicum hours required
Milestone Courses: BIO101, HES115, HES207, MRT117, MRT118, MRT204, MRT217, MRT218, MRT293
Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Medical Coding Certificate
Year 1 Summer
Year 1 Fall
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| HES207 | Clinical Pathophysiology | 3 |
| MRT117 | Basic Diagnosis Coding Systems | 3 |
| MRT118 | Procedure Coding Systems (CPT) | 3 |
Year 1 Spring
| MRT204 | Reimbursement, Compliance & Coding Issues | 3 |
| MRT217 | Intermediate Diagnostic Coding | 3 |
| MRT218 | Intermediate Procedural Coding | 3 |
| MRT293 | Coding & Classification Practicum | 1 |