Health Information Coding Diploma Program
HI12 - 202014
Program Description
The Health Information Coding Diploma prepares students to be medical coders and billers to classify medical records according to accepted standards. The classification of diagnoses and treatments is required for Medicare and insurance reimbursement in hospitals, outpatient clinics and medical offices. The program offers training in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, diagnostic coding, and medical procedural coding.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Program Length and Availability
4 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall, Online
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for PELL grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 39 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 47
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 47 hours in the above areas
Graduation Plan
Semester One
Semester Three
| HIMT 1151 | Computer Applications in Healthcare | 4 |
| HIMT 1200 | Legal Aspects of Healthcare | 3 |
| HIMT 1250 | Health Record Content & Structure | 2 |
| HIMT 1400 | Coding & Classification | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Semester Two
| ALHS 1011 | Structure/Function- Human Body | 5 |
| HIMT 1100 | Intro to Health Info Tech | 3 |
| HIMT 1360 | Intro to Pathopharmacotherapy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Semester Four
Apply for Graduation
Total Credit Hours: 47
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.