This program prepares students to code patients' medical information for reimbursement purposes. Students will consult classification manuals and assign codes to each diagnosis and procedure. Students will also receive instruction in assigning patients to a "diagnosis-related group" or DRG.
Pre-requisite Skills: Basic keyboarding skill, basic computer knowledge
Graduation Requirements: To graduate with a diploma, students must earn a minimum of 15 semester credits from MSU-Bottineau, fulfill the general education and program requirements for the degree, earn the specified number of credits listed in the curriculum, and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00.
Registration: Courses not offered by MSU-Bottineau are to be selected from campuses in the ND University System. Courses selected by students must be approved by the program advisor, Aimee Erdman, before registration.
Students must make a formal written application for the award by submitting the Application for Graduation form to Student Services or to the program advisor. Other requirements are outlined in the college catalog.
The required courses for the Diploma online program are listed below:
AH 171 - Medical Terminology - 3 credits
AH 134 - Medical Disorders - 3 credits
AH 138 - Medical Coding I - CPT - 2 credits
AH 139 - Medical Coding II - ICD-9 - 2 credits
AH 231 - Healthcare Law & Ethics - 1 credit
BIOL 115 - Human Structure & Function - 4 credits
AH 142 - Practical Applications in Coding I - 2 credits
AH 143 - Practical Applications in Coding II - 2 credits
AH 266 - Laboratory & Diagnostic Procedures - 2 credits
BOTE 210 - Business Communications - 3 credits
PSYC 100 - Human Relations in Organizations - 3 credits
PHRM 215 - Introduction to Pharmacology - 3 credits
Classes are $175 per credit hour and qualified students can apply for financial aid.
