Oakton Community College - Medical Coding Certificate

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

Full-time Day Program on Des Plaines
Students are admitted in the Fall (August) semester only.
Courses are required to be taken in the following semester sequence. A minimum grade of C is required in all courses.
Prerequisite. These courses must be taken prior to Fall Program Admission
HIT 104	Medical Terminology	3
BIO 131	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
1st Semester, Fall
HIT 121	Fundamentals of Health Information Management	3
BIO 132	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
2nd Semester, Spring
HIT 105	Advanced Medical Terminology	1
HIT 108	International Classification of Disease - ICD	3
HIT 126	Classification Systems and Registries	2
HIT 170	CPT Coding	2
3rd Semester, Fall
HIT 120	CPT Evaluation & Management	1
HIT 201	Fundamentals of Medical Science	3
HIT 260	Reimbursement Issues	3

Part-Time Evening on Des Plaines Campus
Students are admitted to the program in the Spring (January) semester only.
Courses are required to be taken in the following semester sequence. A minimum grade of C is required in all courses.
Prerequisite. These courses must be taken prior to Spring Program Admission
HIT 104	Medical Terminology	3
BIO 131	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
1st Semester, Spring
HIT 121	Fundamentals of Health Information Management	3
BIO 132	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
2nd Semester, Summer
HIT 170	CPT Coding	2
HIT 105	Advanced Medical Terminology	1
3rd Semester, Fall
HIT 108	International Classification of Disease - ICD	3
HIT 126	Classification Systems and Registries	2
HIT 120	CPT Evaluation & Management	1
4th Semester, Spring
HIT 201	Fundamentals of Medical Science	3
HIT 260	Reimbursement Issues	3