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Medical Coding Specialist • Certificate of Achievement

Occupational Program

Total Credit Hours: 33

Colleague Code: CA.CODE

Curriculum Code: MCS 160

Program Information:

  • There is a part-time paradigm option for some students in the MCS program; however, this is not the recommended pathway as it causes the program to become nearly 3 years in length. This option will only be explored on a case by case basis for any student wishing to go this direction with their MCS certificate. Any student wanting the part-time pathway will have to meet directly with the MCS program coordinator before being allowed to proceed.
  • This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet certificate requirements.
  • Students will be required to show proof of current and past immunizations prior to beginning their internship. Students will be subject to drug testing and a background check prior to their internship. Students will also be required to have a valid CPR card prior to their internship.

Admission Requirements:

  • Attend a mandatory informational session.
  • Submit the LLCC Admissions Worksheet.
  • Be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate.
  • Complete HLT 109 with a minimum grade of C within the last five years.
  • Possess a minimum GPA of 2.5.
  • Send all high school and college transcripts to: Admissions and Office, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, P.O. Box 19256, Springfield, IL 62794-9256.
  • Meet with the program advisor.
  • Submit a program application.

Top 3 Occupations According to www.onetonline.org:

  • Billing, Cost, and Rate Clerks (43-3021.02)
  • Medical Assistants (31-9092.00)
  • Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (29-2071.00)

For Program Information Contact:

Health Professions Department at 217-786-2834 or 217-786-2449 or see the program advisor.

Lincoln Land Community College provides the following information in compliance with the “Program Integrity” and “Gainful Employment in a Recognized Occupation” regulations as defined by the US Department of Education (34 CFR 668.8).

Gainful Employment Information

Gainful Employment Information is located at http://ww3.llcc.edu/ge/cacode/51.0713-gedt.html

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

MCS 121Evaluation and Management Coding

3

MCS 125Anatomy and Physiology for Coders

3

Second Semester:

MCS 110Health Information Management

3

MCS 160Pathophysiology for Coders

3

MCS 213CPT Coding I

3

MCS 219ICD-10 Coding I

3

Third Semester:

MCS 152Pharmacology for Coders

3

MCS 223CPT Coding II

3

MCS 229ICD-10-Coding II

3

MCS 232Medical Insurance Billing and Reimbursement

3

Fourth Semester:

MCS 251Certificate Internship

3

Course Requirements:

Required Program Courses (33 credits)

Please see your advisor for course planning.

MCS 110Health Information Management

3

MCS 121Evaluation and Management Coding

3

MCS 125Anatomy and Physiology for Coders

3

MCS 152Pharmacology for Coders

3

MCS 160Pathophysiology for Coders

3

MCS 213CPT Coding I

3

MCS 219ICD-10 Coding I

3

MCS 223CPT Coding II

3

MCS 229ICD-10-Coding II

3

MCS 232Medical Insurance Billing and Reimbursement

3

MCS 251Certificate Internship

3

BIO 175 and BIO 176 may be substituted for MCS 125