Medical Coding Specialist Certificate (C25310 C5)

Fall Semester 1

Course	Class Hours	Credits
MED 121 - Medical Terminology I MED 121 - Medical Terminology I This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used in the language of medicine. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00	3.00
OST 148 - Medical Insurance and Billing OST 148 - Medical Insurance and Billing This course introduces fundamentals of medical insurance and billing. Emphasis is placed on the medical billing cycle to include third party payers, coding concepts, and form preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the life cycle of and accurately complete a medical insurance claim. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00	3.00
OST 149 - Medical Legal Issues OST 149 - Medical Legal Issues This course introduces the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in providing health-care services. Emphasis is placed on the legal requirements of medical practices; the relationship of physician, patient, and office personnel; professional liabilities; and medical practice liability. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current medical law and accepted ethical behavior. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00	3.00
		Total: 9

Spring Semester 1

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credits
MED 122 - Medical Terminology II MED 122 - Medical Terminology II This course is the second in a series of medical terminology courses. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders. Prerequisites: Take MED-121 Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00		3.00
OST 247 - Procedure Coding OST 247 - Procedure Coding This course provides in-depth coverage of procedural coding. Emphasis is placed on CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code procedures and services performed in a medical facility. Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	2.00	3.00
OST 248 - Diagnostic Coding OST 248 - Diagnostic Coding This course provides an in-depth study of diagnostic coding. Emphasis is placed on ICD coding system. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code diagnoses in a medical facility. Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	2.00	3.00
			Total: 9