Degrees Offered - Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (Certificate) | TJC

Degrees Offered - Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (Certificate)

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Coding specialists are essential to the day to day operations of a healthcare facility and also serve as important links between patients and physicians.

Our program is designed to prepare you to pursue national certifications in medical coding. Coding involves surgeries and procedures, reconciling claims, conducting appeals, completing insurance forms, obtaining pre-authorizations and handling billing and collections.

This certificate is a great option for someone who already has a degree or work experience in the field and is looking to add to their foundation.

Catalog Year
2022-2023
Degree Type
Certificate
Available Online
No
Available Hybrid
Yes
TSI
Exempt
Degree Plan

 

Prerequisite  

HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I

3
First Semester  

POFM 1300 Basic Medical Coding

3

POFM 1327 Medical Insurance

3
Second Semester  

POFM 1291 Special Topics in Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant: Revenue Cycle and Denials Management

2
BIOL 2404 Anatomy and Physiology
POFM 2310 Intermediate Medical Coding
Total Semester Hours 18

All required major courses of the MOMG program must be completed with a “C” or better.