CSN CA Medical Coding Map

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AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Health Sciences

JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/healtharea

CSN SCHOOL: School of Health Sciences

CSN DEPARTMENT: Department of Health Related Professions

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Medical Coding, CA.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map is set up to show students the ideal path to completing the certificate in two (2) semesters. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.

CSN CA MEDICAL CODING: DESCRIPTION

The Medical Coding Program is designed for students to become coding specialists with demonstrated knowledge and skills in applications of classifications and nomenclatures to health information. Coding with approved classification systems is required for direct patient care, research, and reimbursement. Graduates of the program may apply to take a national certification exam given by the American Health Information Management Association. Credentials that can be earned are the:

Certified Coding Associate (CCA),
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or
Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P)

The Medical Coding Program is limited entry so students must attend a Health Sciences Orientation, meet with a Health Programs Advisor, and complete the limited entry workshop.

Semester #1 (14-16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Communication (General Education) - Credits: 3-5:

ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 110 or ENG 113

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: IS 101 - Introduction to Information Systems
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: HHP 123 - Introduction to the Human Body
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 1: HHP 124 - Introduction to the Human Body Computer Lab
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: HIT 118B - Language of Medicine
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Semester #2 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: HIT 105B - Introduction to Health Information Management
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 2: HIT 106B - Healthcare Reimbursement
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 2: HIT 119B - Introduction to Pharmacology and Laboratory Tests
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 1: HIT 130B - Procedural Terminology
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: HIT 165B - Pathophysiology
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: HIT 170B - Healthcare Informatics
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Semester #3 (7 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 2: HIT 184B - Introduction to ICD Coding
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: HIT 185B - Introduction to CPT Coding
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 2: HIT 187B - Introduction to ICD-PCS Coding
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Semester #4 (5 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 2: HIT 186B - Advanced Outpatient Coding
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: HIT 201B - Advanced Medical Coding
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Semester #5 (3 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Recommended Courses

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: HIT 210B - Coding Practice Experience