Medical Coding
Diploma - 44 credits
About this program
M State’s Medical Coding program provides students with the training necessary to assign medical diagnoses and procedure codes to patient records utilizing nationally recognized classification systems. These codes are used for medical billing, research, reporting, statistics and administrative purposes. Graduates of the program are eligible to take national coding certification examinations such as the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or the Certified Professional Coder (CPC).
Program outcomes
- Apply HIM knowledge in the collection, maintenance and reporting of data for organizational and regulatory needs and requirements.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication.
- Apply privacy, security and compliance standards to health information.
- Summarize and evaluate revenue cycle management.
- Apply health information management knowledge to promote ethical standards of practice.
- Determine diagnoses and procedure codes and groupings according to official guidelines.
- Apply knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and computer concepts and applications.
- Utilize technology for coding and other health information management applications.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440
Tracks
Curriculum overview
| Credits | Requirement type |
|---|---|
| 41 | Required courses |
| 3 | Restricted electives in courses |
| 44 | Total |
Diploma
Required Courses:
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM1120 - Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM1130 - Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM1140 - Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
Plans
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1st Fall Term - 15 credits
1st Spring Term - 16 credits
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM1120 - Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM1130 - Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM1140 - Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
