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.

Marketable skills for this award include: analytical/quantitative skills, computer skills + typing, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.

Catalog Year
2023-2024
Degree Type
Certificate
Available Online
No
Available Hybrid
No
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 Med. Admin./Executive..2 Assistant: Revenue Cycle & Denials Managment

2

BIOL 2404 Anatomy & Physiology

4
POFM 2310 Intermediate Medical Coding 3

 

Total Semester Hours 18

 

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