Health Information Management-Medical Coding Certificate, CERT2

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(CIP 51.0707)

281-756-5659

First Year

First Semester

BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Course Credits ⁺
HITT 1301 - Health Data Content & Structure 3 Course Credits
HITT 1305 - Medical Terminology I 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 10

Second Semester

BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Course Credits ⁺
HITT 1341 - Coding & Classification Systems 3 Course Credits
HITT 1345 - Health Care Delivery Systems 3 Course Credits
HITT 2330 - Pathophysiology & Pharmacology 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 13

Third Semester

BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications 3 Course Credits
HITT 1253 - Legal & Ethical Aspects of Health Inform 2 Course Credits
HITT 2335 - Coding and Reimbursement 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 8

Second Year

First Semester

HITT 1211 - Health Information Systems 2 Course Credits
HITT 2260 - Clinical-Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 2 Course Credits
HITT 2346 - Advanced Medical Coding 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 7

Total Credits Required for Medical Coding Certificate: 38

⁺ Denotes core requirement. Speak with Department Chair or Pathways Advisor for proper course selection.

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