Medical Coding (AAS) Degree Map

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Medical Coding

Medical Coding (AAS)
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The plan above is a sample course list. Consult an advisor for the best options. The total credits may exceed the 60 
required for the Associate in Applied Science in Medical Coding. Some courses are semester-specific, have prerequisites, or require a grade of C or higher. Technical courses must be under five years old. 

Additional information about this area of interest along with course descriptions and syllabi can be found here. 

Semester 1: Total Credits = 19

Course ID Number Course Title Credit Total

ENG 101

Composition I

3

COL 103

College Success

1

BS 109

Medical Terminology

 3
BS 104

Human Anatomy w/ Lab

 4
BS 105 Human Physiology with Lab 4
HS 101 Introduction to Health Information  4

Semester 2: Total Credits = 16

Course ID Number Course Title Credit Total

SP 101 OR
SP 106 OR
ENG 102

Oral Communications OR
Public Speaking OR
Composition II

3

BUS 130

 Microcomputer Applications

3
HS 103 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare 3
HS 110 Pathopharmacology for Health Sciences 4
HS 118  Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding I 3

Semester 3: Total Credits 15

Course ID Number Course Title Credit Total
HS 105  Insurance and Health Information Compliance 3
HS 115 International Classification of Disease (ICD) Coding I 3
HS 120  Healthcare Computer Applications and
Electronic Encoder		 3
HS 130 Reimbursement Methodologies (Physician)  3
HS 218  Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding II 3

Semester 4: Total Credits = 15

Course ID Number Course Title Credit Total
  Humanities Course 3
  Social Science Course 3
HS 125  International Classification of Disease (ICD) Procedural Coding I 3
HS 210 International Classification of Disease (ICD) Coding II 3
HS 225  Healthcare Coding Practicum 3

Effective Date 10/10/2022 | Updated 7/15/2026