2023-2024 Catalog

Medical Coding Technical Certificate

Program Description

The Medical Coding Technical Certificate offers specialized training in the review of medical documents for the assignment of ICD-10-CM and CPT codes used for medical billing and insurance purposes. All courses in this curriculum apply toward the Medical Office Administration Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S. degree).

General Information

  • Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this certificate.

General Requirements

  • This certificate requires successful completion of 27 credit hours.
  • A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
  • Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

Residency Requirement

The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements.  Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.

 

Degree Plan

Program Requirements

ENGL 1113Composition I

3

MATH 1063Mathematical Reasoning

3

AH 1143Medical Terminology

3

MOA 2013Medical Coding I

3

MOA 1003Medical Office Administration

3

MOA 1013Basic Pharmacology

3

MOA 2003Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology

3

MOA 2023Medical Coding II

3

MOA 2043Medical Billing

3

Total Credit Hours: 27