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MEDICAL CODING (0563)
Health Sciences Department
CERTIFICATE
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 June 1.
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.
Prerequisites must be completed or in progress before acceptance to the program:
BIOL 1100K: Human Anatomy/Physiology for the Health Care Professional (4 hours)
CISM 2201: Computer Applications (2 hours)
ALHE 1120: Medical Terminology (2 hours)
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.
For additional Health Science Division policies applicable to this program, please refer to Academic Regulations, Section R – T.