Academic Programs
Medical Coding Specialist
Diploma
Sioux City Campus
Program Description
This program prepares students to assign codes to diagnoses and procedures using nationally recognized coding systems required for billing and reimbursement in health care facilities. The Courses in this program can be applied to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Administrative Assistant-Medical.
Contacts
Carmen Monk, BS, CMA (AAMA) Ext. 1487 Room A104 carmen.monk@witcc.eduTeri Peterson MSN, RN Division Chair of Allied Health, Ext 1421 Room L309 teri.peterson@witcc.edu
Required Classes
| SDV 108 | The College Experience | 1 |
| ADM 105 | Introduction to Keyboarding | 1 |
| HSC 114 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| MAP 402 | Medical Law and Ethics | 2 |
| MAP 141 | Medical Insurance | 3 |
| BIO 163 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| ADM 131 | Office Calculators | 1 |
| HIT 248 | Essentials of Medical Coding | 2 |
| MAP 123 | Administrative Medical Office Procedures | 3 |
| HSC 143 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| HSC 218 | Clinical Pathology for Allied Health | 3 |
| HIT 242 | Coding I (ICD-10) | 3 |
| ADM 154 | Business Communication | 3 |
| CSC 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| PSY 102 | Human & Work Relations | 3 |
| HIT 244 | Basic CPT Coding | 3 |
| HIT 284 | Auditing of Evaluation & Management Codes | 1 |
| BUS 930 | Career Readiness | 1 |
TOTAL CREDITS: 43.00
Take the Next Step
4647 Stone Avenue
Sioux City, Iowa 51106
800.352.4649
712.274.6400
info@witcc.edu
