Medical Coding & Insurance
> PROGRAMS > HEALTH SCIENCE > ALLIED HEALTH > MEDICAL CODING & INSURANCE
Medical Coding & Insurance Program Overview
In this Occupational Skills Award program, instruction covers medical terminology through word origin and structure, abbreviations and symbols, surgical and diagnostic procedures, and medical specialties. An introduction to systems and processes for collecting, maintaining, and disseminating primary and secondary health related information including content of health records, documentation requirements, registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms, and screens. Student will get an overview of skills and knowledge in ICD and CPT coding and claims forms for reimbursement of medical services and the fundamentals of coding rules, conventions, and guidelines using clinical classification systems.
This program requires 192 lecture/lab contact hours. Tuition includes all textbooks.
Required Courses
HITT 1001 HEALTH DATA CONTENT AND STRUCTURE
HITT 1041 CODING AND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS
HITT 1013 CODING AND INSURANCE
Admission Requirements
Age Requirements: 18+ at registration
Basic Reading and Math Assessment (CASAS)
Proof of High school diploma, GED or transcripts
Criminal Background Check
Need financial aid?
A Payment Plan is available for those who need assistance, please contact your local NCTC Business Office for details.