Specialized Associate Degree

Medical Coding

Program

72 Weeks

Available methods of delivery: Fully Online

The program prepares graduates for entry-level positions focused in any setting in which healthcare is delivered.  While there is a greater emphasis on medical billing and coding, the general education and office and business components provide the graduate with greater career flexibility.  Although graduates are prepared to work in a variety of healthcare settings including but not limited to clinics, insurance companies, hospitals, home health services, wellness centers, and doctors’ offices, employment opportunities may also exist outside of the medical field.  Some career paths may require additional training and/or experience. The completion of this program could also be used as an opportunity to maintain existing employment or advance in a career. 

General Education Courses

Course Code
Name
Contact Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
288
24

Other Courses

Course Code
Name
Contact Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
144
12

**As part of this course, students will be required to sit for the Certified Professional Coder exam.  The Institution’s most recent pass rate (2022-23 academic year) on this exam is 31%.

Totals
1194
95

Graduation Requirements:

A student must have an overall “C” (2.0) grade point average and satisfactorily complete all requirements.  (See section in catalog entitled, “Graduation Requirements”.)