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MEDICAL CODING (0563)
Health Science Division
RECOMMENDED COURSES
FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Medical coders review patient medical (health) records and assign numeric codes for each
diagnosis and procedure. To perform this task, they must possess expertise in the
International Classification of Diseases and Current Procedural Terminology coding
systems. This certificate program is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level
position as a medical coder.
This online certificate program begins once a year in the fall semester. Applications are
accepted up to May 31.
Requirements:
The student must complete any Reading and English Learning Support area requirements,
all pre-requisite courses, and be accepted into this program before beginning any HITE
classes. A GPA of 2.5 is required in order to be considered and the student must achieve a
grade of “C” or better to remain in the program.
Darton State College Code of Conduct
Policies related to Disruptive and Obstructive Behavior will be enforced in an online
program just as it would be in a traditional classroom. Exhibit of such behavior may result
in dismissal from the program.
Fall Semester
Sem. Hrs
*HITE 2100
Health Record Content and Structure
3
*HITE 2400
Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
3
6
Spring Semester
*HITE 2150
Coding I
3
3
Summer Semester
*HITE 2160
Coding II
2
2
Fall Semester
*HITE 2170
Advanced Coding and Reimbursement
3
Total
22
*Online course only.
** A combination of BIOL 2111K and BIOL 2112K (Anatomy and Physiology I & II) may be
substituted if taken within the last 5 years.
Prerequisites must be completed or in progress before acceptance to the program
Sem. Hrs
BIOL 1100K
Human Anatomy and Physiology for the
4
Health Care Professional* (taken within last 5 years) 4
CISM 2201
Fundamentals of Computer Applications
3
ALHE 1120
Medical Terminology
1
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