This 60-credit Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree prepares graduates for a career in medical coding with comprehensive training using nationally recognized coding systems to classify procedures and diagnoses related to medical treatment. The AAS program includes coursework in anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, U.S. Health Care systems and medical billing and insurance, as well as college-level courses in writing, bioethical issues in contemporary society, general psychology, intro to public speaking, business communications and customer relations management. Medical coders are needed for patient account management, medical billing and insurance claims processing.
Employment
Professionals in medical coding organize and manage medical data, including medical facility records, Health Care training materials, official Health Care documents and medical research reports. Graduates with a Northwest Technical College Medical Coding degree are prepared for employment opportunities in a variety of Health Care settings, including hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, government agencies, public health, home health agencies, long-term care facilities and dental offices. There will be a need for about 1,500 additional medical records and health information technicians nationwide to meet market demand between 2012-2022.
Next Steps
Up to 60 credits for this AAS degree are transferable to the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Business Administration online at Mayville (N.D.) State University. Students may also want to consider the Health Care Administrative Leadership AAS degree to advance your medical career. Graduates who complete that program have an in-depth understanding of all aspects of a medical office and are qualified candidates for office manager positions.
Degree Requirements
| Course # | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ADMM 1120 | Medical Office Procedures | 3.00 |
| ADMM 1140 | Medical Billing/Insurance | 3.00 |
| ADMM 1151 | AAPC Medical Coding I | 3.00 |
| ADMM 1175 | AAPC Medical Coding II | 3.00 |
| ADMM 2200 | Medical Language Applications | 3.00 |
| ADMM 2245 | Inpatient Billing | 3.00 |
| CPTR 1105 | Intro to Computers - Medical Applications | 3.00 |
| BIOL 1004 | Intro to Anatomy & Physiology | 3.00 |
| HLTH 1106 | Medical Terminology | 2.00 |
| HLTH 2208 | Pathophysiology | 3.00 |
| ADMM 1125 | US Healthcare Systems | 3.00 |
| ADMM 2280 | Advanced Medical Coding | 3.00 |
| HLTH 1000 | Introduction to Health Careers | 3.00 |
| HLTH 2002 | Pharmacology | 2.00 |
| ADMM 2270 | Healthcare Leadership | 2.00-3.00 |
| ADMS 1116 | Business Communications | 3.00 |
| ENGL 1111 | College Writing I | 3.00 |
| PHIL 1201 | Ethics | 3.00 |
| PHIL 2210 | Bioethical Issues in Contemporary Society | 3.00 |
| PSYC 1105 | General Psychology | 3.00 |
| SPCH 1110 | Intro to Public Speaking | 3.00 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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