Health Services Technology: Medical Coding
Associate of Applied Science
Overview
The Associate of Applied Science in Health Services Technology with a major in medical coding prepares students for employment as a medical billing and coding professional. The Department of Labor expects thousands of new billing and coding jobs will be available in the next decade.
Medical billing and coding professionals don’t just work in healthcare settings. They may be found at:
- Hospitals and outpatient clinics
- Physician offices
- Nursing and rehabilitation facilities
- Home health services
- Insurance firms
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Law and tax firms
- Billing companies
- Public health/government agencies
By completing this degree, you will be prepared to:
- Use industry-established codes and the latest healthcare technology to collect, organize and report vital information such as diagnoses and treatment outcomes
- Manage medical and financial records
- Work with hospitals and insurance companies to ensure patient claims are properly recorded and processed
Future Start Dates
Admission Requirements
This is an open enrollment program. To be admitted, you must submit a free application for admission and complete the standard steps to enroll.
Plan of Study
Associate Degree
Associate of Applied Science in Health Services Technology
Medical Coding Major
Total hours required: 64
| Autumn Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
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Medical Terminology^ |
2 |
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Composition I*^ |
3 |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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Non-Technical Electives – Mathematics (see choices below) |
3 |
|
Human Nutrition |
2 |
|
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Total |
13 |
|
| Spring Semester | ||
|
Anatomy & Physiology I*^ |
4 |
|
|
Composition II* |
3 |
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Non-Technical Elective – Lab Science (see choices below) |
4 |
|
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Technical Elective – Option (see choices below) |
3 |
|
Total |
14 |
|
| Autumn Semester | ||
|
Anatomy & Physiology II*^ |
4 |
|
|
Introduction to Business^ |
3 |
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Spreadsheet Applications^ |
3 |
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Non-Technical Elective – Speech (see choices below) |
3 |
|
Total |
13 |
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| Spring Semester | ||
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Introduction to Management^ |
3 |
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Document Applications^ |
3 |
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Medical CPT Procedure Coding I^ |
4 |
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Medical ICD-10 CM Diagnosis Coding I*^ |
4 |
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Total |
14 |
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| Summer Semester | ||
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Medical CPT Procedure Coding II*^ |
2 |
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Medical ICD-10 CM Diagnosis Coding II*^ |
2 |
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Cultural Diversity |
3 |
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Non-Technical Elective – Arts & Humanities (see choices below) |
3 |
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Total |
10 |
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Non-Technical Electives – Arts and Humanities |
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Total of 3.00 semester credit hours required to complete this requirement |
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Critical Thinking* |
3 |
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Introduction to Ethics* |
3 |
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Non-Technical Electives – Lab Science |
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| Total of 4.00 semester credit hours required to complete this requirement | ||
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Human Biology* |
4 |
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Microbiology* |
4 |
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Elementary Physics* |
4 |
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Non-Technical Electives – Mathematics |
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| Total of 3.00 semester credit hours required to complete this requirement | ||
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Introduction to Statistics* |
3 |
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College Algebra* |
3 |
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Pre-Calculus* |
5 |
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Non-Technical Electives - Speech |
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| Total of 3.00 semester credit hours required to complete this requirement | ||
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Fundamentals of Communication |
3 |
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Public Speaking |
3 |
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Small Group Communications |
3 |
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Technical Electives - Option |
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| Total of 3.00 semester credit hours required to complete this requirement | ||
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Team Building^ |
3 |
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First Aid^ |
2 |
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support^ |
1 |
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Basic Health Care Skill^ |
3.5 |
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*Course may have prerequisites. Please check the course description to view all prerequisites and requirements.
^A “C” (2.00) grade or better is required to progress and graduate from this program.
The college reserves the right to change curricula without notice.
Published: March 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I complete the medical coding associate degree?
Students who enroll full time will complete the health services technology associate degree with a major in medical coding in two years.
Can I take classes online or face-to-face?
You will be required to take classes on campus to use equipment and engage in hands-on learning. Some general education courses may be available online.
What financial assistance is available to help me pay for college?
COTC awards more than $1 million in scholarships to students each year.
Every student is encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans. Students who complete the FAFSA are automatically considered for some scholarships. Other scholarships require an application.
See Paying for College for more information, or connect with the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.