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Medical Coding Certificate
This is a limited enrollment, 29 hour certificate program offered only on the Des Plaines campus. The day program can be completed in 3 semesters. The evening option is designed for students unable to attend day classes and can be completed in 4 semesters.
Students gain a comprehensive working knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding systems. Although this is primarily a hospital-based program, physician's offices and insurance companies employ individuals with knowledge and skill in the language and science of medicine and coding systems. Coded medical information is used to determine and secure appropriate reimbursement for health care services rendered.
After completion of this certificate, students may choose to pursue the Associate in Applied Science Degree in HIT. All medical coding certificate courses are applicable toward the AAS Degree.
Admission Requirements for Limited Enrollment Medical Coding Certificate
This is a limited enrollment program with specific admission requirements.
Application Process for Limited Enrollment Medical Coding Certificate
This is a limited enrollment program with a specific application process.
You may wish to review the Medical Coding Certificate FAQ.
Courses for Medical Coding Certificate
29 Semester Hours Curriculum 0287
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Full-time Day Program on Des Plaines |
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Students are admitted in the Fall (August) semester only. |
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Courses are required to be taken in the following semester sequence. |
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Prerequisite. These courses must be taken prior to Fall Program Admission |
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HIT 104 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
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BIO 131 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
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HIT 121 |
Fundamentals of Health Information Management |
3 |
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BIO 132 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
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2nd Semester, Spring |
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HIT 105 |
Advanced Medical Terminology |
1 |
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HIT 108 |
Classification of Health Data ICD-10-CM/PCS |
3 |
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HIT 126 |
Classification Systems and Registries |
2 |
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HIT 170 |
CPT Coding |
2 |
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3rd Semester, Fall |
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HIT 120 |
CPT Evaluation & Management |
1 |
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HIT 201 |
Fundamentals of Medical Science |
3 |
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HIT 260 |
Reimbursement Issues |
3 |
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Part-Time Evening on Des Plaines Campus |
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Students are admitted to the program in the Spring (January) semester only. |
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Courses are required to be taken in the following semester sequence. |
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Prerequisite. These courses must be taken prior to Spring Program Admission |
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HIT 104 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
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BIO 131 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
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1st Semester, Spring |
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HIT 121 |
Fundamentals of Health Information Management |
3 |
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BIO 132 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
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2nd Semester, Summer |
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HIT 170 |
CPT Coding |
2 |
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HIT 105 |
Advanced Medical Terminology |
1 |
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3rd Semester, Fall |
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HIT 108 |
Classification of Health Data ICD-10-CM/PCS |
3 |
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HIT 126 |
Classification Systems and Registries |
2 |
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HIT 120 |
CPT Evaluation & Management |
1 |
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4th Semester, Spring |
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HIT 201 |
Fundamentals of Medical Science |
3 |
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HIT 260 |
Reimbursement Issues |
3 |
