Individuals trained in medical coding are skilled in classifying medical data from patient records in various health care settings such as physician offices, clinics, long term area and behavioral health facilities, and hospitals. These coding professionals review patients’ records and assign numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure. Expertise of ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems is acquired. In addition to coding procedures, the curriculum contains medical and professional courses for employment in a professional setting.

The US Department of Labor indicates that there are very good job prospects for medical records and health information technicians. Those individuals with a strong medical background will be in particularly high demand. According to careerbuilder.com, medical coding is one of the 13 fastest growing occupations in the country.

32-hour Certificate
Office Technology - Medical Coding

Written/Oral Communications
ENGL	1200	Business English (or)	3
ENGL	1204	English Composition I	3
TOTAL			3

Mathematics/ Natural Science
LIFE	1411	Anatomy and Physiology for Pre-Hospital Provider	4
TOTAL			4

Major Requirements
EMTS	1520	Basic Pharmacology	2
BSTC	1036	Computer Concepts and Applications	3
MDAS	1672	Medical Terminology	3
MDAS	1619	Special Office Procedures-Medical	3
OFTC	1650	Ten Key Mastery	1
OFTC	1603	Keyboarding II	3
MDAS	1673	Medical Coding I	3
MDAS	1674	Medical Coding II	3
MDAS	1675	Medical Coding III	4
TOTAL			25