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Medical Coding Specialist • Certificate of Achievement

Occupational Program

Colleague Code: CA.CODE

Curriculum Code: MCS 160

Program Information:

  • Medical Coding

    An integral part of the health professions, converting medical services into codes

    Key Program Features

    Medical coding is one of the fastest growing professions in the current job market. Medical coders convert health diagnoses, procedures, medical services and equipment into universal medical codes and make sure they are applied correctly for medical billing purposes. LLCC Medical Coding includes CPT and ICD-10 coding along with human anatomy and physiology, medical insurance billing and an internship. Upon completion of the program, students may choose to receive professional certification in the medical coding field.

    Program Information:

    ·        Students are highly encouraged to take HLT 109 Medical Terminology prior to the start of the program.

    ·        This certificate of study must be taken in its entirety to meet requirements.

    ·        There is a part-time option in the MCS program; however, part-time study significantly increases the length of time required for completion. Meet with the Program Director to plan the part-time pathway.

    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, Medical Terminology with a minimum grade of C within the last five years or during the first semester of the program.

    ·        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's student success coach.

    ·        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:

    To learn more about this program and view contact information, visit the Medical Coding webpage.

     

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

MCS 110Health Information Management

3

MCS 121Evaluation and Management Coding

3

MCS 125Anatomy and Physiology for Coders

3

MCS 213CPT Coding I

3

MCS 219ICD-10 Coding I

3

HLT 109Medical Terminology

3

HLT 109 must be completed prior to or concurrently with the first semester.

Second Semester:

MCS 152Pharmacology for Coders

3

MCS 160Pathophysiology for Coders

3

MCS 223CPT Coding II

3

MCS 229ICD-10-Coding II

3

MCS 232Medical Insurance Billing and Reimbursement

3

Course Requirements:

Required Program Courses

Please see your success coach for course planning.

MCS 110Health Information Management

3

MCS 121Evaluation and Management Coding

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 125Anatomy and Physiology for Coders

3

OR

BIO 175Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

AND

BIO 176Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4

Total Credit Hours:30

Required Program Support Course

HLT 109Medical Terminology

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Total Credit Hours: 33