Medical Coding (AAS) Degree Map
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Medical Coding
Medical Coding (AAS)
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The plan above is a sample course list. Consult an advisor for the best options. The
total credits may exceed the 60
required for the Associate in Applied Science in Medical Coding. Some courses are
semester-specific, have
prerequisites, or require a grade of C or higher. Technical courses must be under
five years old.
SGE = Statewide General Education code
Additional information about this area of interest along with course descriptions and syllabi can be found here.
Semester 1: Total Credits = 19
| Course ID Number | Course Title | Credit Total | SGE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ENG 101 |
Composition I |
3 |
010 |
|
COL 103 |
College Success |
1 |
070 |
|
BS 109 |
Medical Terminology |
3 | 070 |
| BS 104 |
Human Anatomy w/ Lab |
4 | 040 |
| BS 105 | Human Physiology with Lab | 4 | 040 |
| HS 101 | Introduction to Health Information | 4 |
Semester 2: Total Credits = 16
| Course ID Number | Course Title | Credit Total | SGE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SP 101 OR |
Oral Communications OR |
3 |
010 |
|
BUS 130 |
Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
|
| HS 103 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 | |
| HS 110 | Pathopharmacology for Health Sciences | 4 | |
| HS 118 | Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding I | 3 |
Semester 3: Total Credits 15
| Course ID Number | Course Title | Credit Total | SGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 105 | Insurance and Health Information Compliance | 3 | |
| HS 115 | International Classification of Disease (ICD) Coding I | 3 | |
| HS 120 | Healthcare Computer Applications and Electronic Encoder |
3 | |
| HS 130 | Reimbursement Methodologies (Physician) | 3 | |
| HS 218 | Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding II | 3 |
Semester 4: Total Credits = 15
| Course ID Number | Course Title | Credit Total | SGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities Course | 3 | 060 | |
| Social Science Course | 3 | 050 | |
| HS 125 | International Classification of Disease (ICD) Procedural Coding I | 3 | |
| HS 210 | International Classification of Disease (ICD) Coding II | 3 | |
| HS 225 | Healthcare Coding Practicum | 3 |
Effective Date 10/10/2022