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Medical Coding TCC
 


Program Description

The Medical Coding TCC program provides is a sequence of courses designed to prepare
graduates for employment in the medical field. The program provides learning opportunities
which introduce, develop, and reinforce occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for
job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to
retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion of the program of study leads to
a certificate in Medical Coding.

Length of Program
A minimum of 35 credit hours is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to
complete the program in 3-4 quarters.

Employment Opportunities
A graduate of this program will be qualified for a position in a medical office.

Curriculum

Course # Title Credits
ENG 101 English
5
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers
3
AHS 101 Anatomy and Physiology
5
AHS 109 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences
3
BUS 101 Beginning Document Processing
5
MAS 112 Human Diseases
5
MAS 151 ICD-9 Coding I
3
MAS 152 ICD-9 Coding II
3
MAS 153 CPT-4 Coding
2

 

 
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