Program Description:  The Medical Coding/Insurance Data Entry Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) offers the student an introduction to medical coding.  This technical certificate prepares individuals for careers in medical offices and hospitals.  The certificate provides the students with the basic anatomy, medical terms, introduction to diseases, computer skills, and entry level skills for CPT-4 Coding and ICD-9 coding.  
 
NOTE:  Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.
 
Program Length:                               (3 terms)                                                     29 Semester Credits

Admission Requirements:

  • Must be 16 years old
  • Must be a high school graduate or General Education Development diploma
  • Must achieve regular admission status with the college.

For more information regarding this program, contact the program advisor.

Jackie Muller
email:  jmuller@savannahtech.edu
phone:  912-443-5810
office:  2102-H
 Heather Valentine
email:  hvalentine@savannahtech.edu
phone:  912-443-5721
office:  2136-D
Basic Skills Courses

Course Number
ENGL 1010
 Course Name
Fundamentals of English
 Hours
3

Occupational Courses

Course Number
 Course Name
 Hours
ALHS 1011
 Anatomy and Physiology
 5
ALHS 1090
 Medical Terminology for Allied Health
 2
MAST 1120
 Human Pathological Conditions in the Medical Office
 3
BUSN 1015
 Introduction to Medical Insurance
 3
BUSN 1440
 Document Production
 4
BUSN 2370
 Medical Office Coding, Billing and Insurance
 3
COMP 1000
 Introduction to Computers
 3
EMPL 1000
 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development
 2


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