Medical Coding Specialist

Prerequisite Semester

• BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIOL 2101 - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
• BIOL 2302 - Anatomy and Physiology II
• BIOL 2102 - Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
• HITT 1305 - Medical Terminology I

First Year, First Semester

• BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications
• HITT 1301 - Health Data Content and Structure
• HITT 1311 - Health Information Systems
• HITT 1345 - Health Care Delivery Systems
• HITT 2335 - Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies

First Year, Second Semester

• HITT 1213 - Coding & Insurance
• HITT 1253 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information
• HITT 1341 - Coding and Classification Systems
• HITT 2266 - Practicum I
• HITT 2330 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
• HITT 2339 - Health Information Organization and Supervision

Second Year, First Semester

• HITT 2167 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• HITT 2246 - Advanced Medical Coding

Total Semester Hours: 44