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Program: Medical Front Office
Degree Plan: Medical Front Office Medical Coder Certificate

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(Level I Certificate)

Brookhaven only

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C1.MEDOFC.CODER.16

The Medical Coder Certificate provides training in medical terminology, coding, billing, and insurance procedures. Entry-level employment opportunities that require a comprehensive knowledge of ICD and CPT codes are offered at medical offices, research facilities, health insurance companies, billing agencies, and allied health facilities. This award also provides a foundation to prepare for the national certification exams.

The Medical Coder Certificate prepares the student to take the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification exam offered by American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC).

CREDIT HOURS

PREREQUISITES

POFI 1301	Computer Applications I	3
MDCA 1313	Medical Terminology	3
MDCA 1409	Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants	4
		10

SEMESTER I

HITT 1301	Health Data Content and Structure	3
HITT 2371	Pathophysiology and Pharmacology	3
HITT 1341	Coding and Classification Systems	3
		9

SEMESTER II

HITT 1311	Health Information Systems	3
HITT 1253	Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information	2
HITT 1342	Ambulatory Coding	3
		8

SEMESTER III

HITT 2335	Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies	3
HITT 2245	Coding Certification Exam Review	2
		5

Minimum Hours Required

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.