Augusta Technical College Medical Coding

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Medical Coding
Technical Certificate of Credit
Contact Information
Karon Walton
706-771-4197
Augusta Campus - Building 900

Entrance Dates:	Summer
Length of Program:	Four Quarters
Credit Hours Required for Graduation:	36

Program Description

The Medical Coding technical certificate of credit program provides a sequence of courses that prepares students with appropriate general core, anatomy and physiology, human disease, and ICD-9 Coding and CPT-4 Coding. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and laboratory instruction necessary for successful employment. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.

Program Objectives

The mission of the Medical Coding program is to provide enhanced training for persons who have successfully completed a medical program or are currently working in the medical field. Upon completion of this course, students are encouraged to attempt an entry-level coding certification exam. Medical Coding students may work in positions in medical coding departments in hospitals, clinics, and medical offices.

Employment Opportunities

The current need and an anticipated rise in the number of medical coders needed in local hospitals, clinics, and medical/surgical offices have had a positive impact on entry-level salaries in the Augusta Technical College service area.

Curriculum Outline			Credits
General Core Courses			10
ENG	1010	Fundamental of English I	5
AHS	1011	Anatomy and Physiology	5
Occupational Courses			26
BUS	1130	Beginning Document Processing	6
AHS	109	Medical Terminology for Allied Health	3
MAS	112	Human Disease	5
MAS	151	ICD-9 Medical Procedures Coding I	3
MAS	152	ICD-9 Medical Procedures Coding II	3
MAS	153	CPT-4 Medical Physician's Procedural Coding	3
SCT	100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3

Notes:

A grade of �C� or higher is required in all courses.
Conviction of a felony or gross misdemeanor may prohibit employment in field and may make a student ineligible to take licensing/certification exam(s) required for the profession. A background check and/or drug screen may be required by some agencies before a student attends a clinical practicum. For more information, contact the appropriate program advisor
Prerequisites required by medical coding students for MAS 112 are ENG 1010, AHS 1011, BUS 1130, and AHS 109.
The prerequisite for BUS 1130-Document Processing is the ability to key (type) at least 25 words per minute (WPM). If you cannot key at this speed, you will need to take BUS 100 to attain this speed prior to enrolling in BUS 1130. Because BUS 100 is not a required course in the program, you may be required to pay out of pocket for this course. You will need to take BUS 100 prior to entering the second quarter of the program to remain in sequence with your cohort and complete the program in four quarters.