Medical Coding

Answer the code and enroll in the Medical Coding microcredential where you will gain the necessary skills to obtain employment in various healthcare settings and be prepared to take the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) certification exam. First, you’ll learn the language of medical terminology and the tools a coder uses to report impatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedure services to health plans. Then, you will examine technology for planning, selecting, building and implementing the health information systems’ platforms for direct patient care and management of hospital and public health sectors. Finally, you study the human body with an emphasis on structure and general function. This microcredential is intended for anyone interested in gaining the necessary education and skills to enroll in the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) certification exam.

Required

Prefix	Course Name	Credits
BIOL 207	Human Anatomy	3
HSMB 200	Medical Terminology & Coding	3
HSMB 305	Managed Care	3
HSMB 311	Healthcare Information Technology	3
HSMB 315	Medical Coding	3

What You'll Learn

Gain understanding of the basic human anatomy and physiology;
Demonstrate understanding of medical terminology and coding (CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 coding language);
Examine the health insurance and reimbursements;
Analyze the impact of the healthcare information technology on medical coding and