Medical Information Coder/Biller College Credit Certificate (HIT-CT)
The College Credit Certificate in Medical Information Coder/Biller provides the student with the practical skills necessary for careers in medical coding and billing. This certificate program also provides supplemental training to individuals currently employed in the field. The program is composed of selected college credit courses offered within the Associate in Science degree in Health Information Technology. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.
Certificate Requirements
Required Courses
| HSC 1531 | Medical Terminology | 3 cc |
| HIM 1000C | Introduction to Health Information Management | 3 cc |
| BSC 1080 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 3 cc |
| BSC 1080L | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 1 cc |
| HSC 2550 | Pathophysiology | 3 cc |
| HSA 1172 | Medical Billing and Third Party Payer | 2 cc |
| HIM 1442 | Pharmacology | 2 cc |
| HIM 2229C | Introduction to Coding and Classification | 3 cc |
| HIM 2214C | Health Data Management | 3 cc |
| HIM 2284C | Intermediate Coding and Classification Systems | 3 cc |
| HIM 2253C | Outpatient Reimbursement Methodologies (CPT Coding) | 3 cc |
| HIM 2285C | Advanced Coding and Classifications Systems | 3 cc |
| HSC 2641 | Health Care Law | 3 cc |
| HIM 2813C | Coding Professional Practice | 2 cc |
Total Credit Hours: 37
Upon completion, graduates of the Health Information Coder Certificate program will have the option to transfer into Health Information Technology A.S. degree program.