Medical Coding Specialist
Courses
- Medical Coding Specialist — Diploma 41 credits
Medical Coding Specialist — Diploma
* Courses offered through Anoka Technical College (ATC)
| Course | Title | Credit |
| ADSC1040* | Applied Medical Terminology * | 2 |
This course covers word analysis, spelling, pronunciation and usage of word roots, prefixes, suffixes and abbreviations common to the medical profession. Emphasis will be placed on diagnostic terms and special procedures. Included in this course study will be pharmaceutical terms, generic and brand name drugs, Medical terminology will be applied to the human body system. Prerequisites: OFFC1045. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ADSC1221* | Intro to Health Information Mgmt * | 3 |
This course provides an orientation to the health information profession, health care delivery system, health records, and the legal aspects relating to health in information management. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ADSC1231* | ICD-9-CM Coding * | 3 |
This course introduces the student ICD-9-CM diagnostic and procedural coding. Numerical and diagnostic and procedural coding provides retrieval of health care data for medical research, statistics, and the evaluation of medical care. Coded data is used as a basis for financial reimbursement. Students meet on campus for three hours a week and testing is done outside of class during open hours of Medical Learning Lab. This course is web-enhanced via Desire2Learn. Prerequisites: READ0900 and HLTH1000, HLTH1005, HLTH1040 - concurrently Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ADSC1240* | Coding & Reimbursement for Physicians * | 3 |
This course introduces the student to classifying procedures using the health care finance administration’s common procedure coding system (HCPCS), with the main focus of current procedural terminology (CPT). The student will apply CPT guidelines and principles. Issues relating to reimbursement will also be addressed. Prerequisites: ADSC1230. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ADSC1244* | Legal and Ethical Aspects in Health Care * | 2 |
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| ADSC1249* | Advanced Coding and Reimbursement * | 2 |
Hands-on applications of ICD-9-CM and HCPCS/CPT coding are emphasized in this course. Other topics of study include reimbursement as well as billing systems and automated encoders/groupers. Prerequisites: ADSC1231 and ADSC1240, NURS1140 - concurrently Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ADSC1252* | Professional Practice for Coding Specialist * | 3 |
This is an advanced level course providing the student with more hands-on experience with coding from medical records at various health care facilities. Students will be required to travel to various health care facilities within the Metro area. Prerequisites: ADSC1249, ADSC1240. Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| HLTH1000* | Disease Conditions * | 2 |
This course provides basic information about common disease conditions affecting various body systems. Diagnostic and treatment procedures will be presented. Prerequisites: None. Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is mandatory in this class. | ||
| HEAL1101 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
This course is an introduction to the structure and function of the human body. Focus will be on the study of each individual organ system and the interaction of each system with the rest of the body. Prerequisites: OFFC1045, HEAL1502. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 4.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 7 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HEAL1702 | Pharmacology Basics | 1 |
This course will provide a framework of knowledge of medications in relation to body systems and disease conditions. The classifications, purposes, adverse effects and precautions of drugs will be described. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1005 | Keyboarding/Formatting | 3 |
This course covers basic formatting for business documents, including letters, memos, reports, and tables. Straight-copy skill development for speed and accuracy will also be included. Prerequisites: A typing speed of 35 words per minute with five or fewer errors. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1045 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
This course is an introduction to building medical terms and learning the meanings. Students will learn combining forms, word roots, prefixes and suffixes, and how these word parts apply to building medical terms. Students will also learn common medical abbreviations and symbols. THIS COURSE IS THE SAME AS HEAL1502 Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1155 | MS Excel II | 2 |
This online-enhanced course covers advanced methods of using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software to analyze financial data using a Personal Computer (PC). Topics include linking worksheets and workbooks, sorting and filtering, creating and using macros, using problem-solving, analysis and auditing tools, creating pivot tables and pivot charts, created advanced charts, importing and exporting data, sharing workbooks and integrating Excel with the Internet or an Intranet. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, including working in the Windows environment and file management (saving, retrieving or copying data files) and completion of OFFC1135, MS Excel I or equivalent experience. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| Total | 32 | |
| General Education | ||
| The following courses are required. | ||
| COML1400 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
This online-enhanced course covers the basics of using Personal Computers (PC's) and the Microsoft Office Professional suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint to create documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. Students will also be introduced to the Internet, e-mail and the history of computers. This course meets the Dakota County Technical College's computer literacy requirement. Prerequisites: Recommend a typing speed of 25 words per minute is recommended but not required or COML0900. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ENGL1100 | Writing and Research Skills | 3 |
This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning. Prerequisites: Meet qualifying scores on ACCUPLACER test OR successfully complete ENGL0130 OR receive instructor's approval. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| SPEE1020 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
This course focuses on the practical and theoretical concepts of human communications and the styles used in personal, social and professional environments. Students will also acquire skills in critical thinking, perception, listening, verbal and non-verbal expressions and conflict resolution. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| Total | 9 | |
| Total Program Requirements | 41 | |