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Medical Coding - CERT C

A Certificate is outlined coursework that is designed to prepare a student to head out into the workforce in a short timeframe or for career advancement. This certificate totals 45 credit hours. Consult with an advisor for more information. Not all courses are offered each semester.

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Suggested Semester By Semester Degree Pathway


Semester 1 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

CS104
Computers in Healthcare
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

HR103
Health Information Processes
4.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

HR105
Medical Terminology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

HR107
Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
13.00
Semester 2 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

AL153
Pharmacology
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

BI103
Human Anatomy and Physiology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
6.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: BI100 or BI101 or BI104 or BI105 or BI112 w/Grade of C.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: BI100 or BI101 or BI104 or BI105 or BI112 w/Grade of C.

HR210
CPT Coding
2.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, or Departmental Consent, and HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, or Departmental Consent, and HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I.

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
11.00
Semester 3 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

HR212
Pathophysiology
4.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, and BI103 Human A&P.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, and BI103 Human A&P.

HR222
ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I
4.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, or Departmental Consent, and BI103 Human A&P.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, or Departmental Consent, and BI103 Human A&P.

IS104
Microcomputer Applications T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
11.00
Semester 4 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

HR202
ICD-10 Coding for Long Term Care
2.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or HIM Acceptance.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or HIM Acceptance.

HR216
Reimbursement Methodologies
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or Departmental Consent, and HR210 CPT Coding.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or Departmental Consent, and HR210 CPT Coding.

HR223
ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding II
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or Departmental Consent.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or Departmental Consent.

HR224
Coding Lab
1.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or Departmental Consent.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or Departmental Consent.

HR225
Health Record Coding Practicum
1.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: Departmental Consent.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: Departmental Consent.

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
10.00

Year 1 total:
24.00
Year 2 total:
21.00
Program Total Credit Hours:
45.00

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