Students may complete this program entirely at Kokomo.

New regulations that govern the payment of health service claims issued by various government entities, and also by third-party agencies, have created a sharp growth in the demand for qualified coders. Although most medical coding positions, at present, do not require associate or bachelor’s degrees in health information, this growth career field does require specialized training in areas that are related to insurance and health care in general. The Medical Coding Technology Certificate program has been developed to meet the need for quality training for individuals interested in pursuing this field. It combines an understanding of medical terminology and the disease process with ICD-10-CM and CPT medical coding principles and guidelines.

Certificate Requirements

Students must successfully complete ANAT-A215 Basic Human Anatomy, PHSL-P 215 Basic Human Physiology, AHLT-M195 Medical Terminology, AHLT-M 101 Introduction to Health Records, AHLT-M 190 Coding I, AHLT-M 191 Coding II and AHLT-M 192 Introduction to HIM & Reimbursement Methodologies with a minimum grade of C in each course.  Students completing all required certificate required courses may take an optional internship (AHLT – M 285).  Please see an advisor for more information. Students must earn at least 15 credits at IU Kokomo to qualify for the certificate. Most of the core Medical Coding Courses are now available on-line.  Courses are available on-line and limited availability face-to-face. 

Medical Coding Technology Courses—Kokomo

Note: The university reserves the right to cancel courses for insufficient enrollment.

P = pre-requisite R = recommended C = co-requisite * = lab fee

AHLT-M101 Introduction to Health Records (3 cr.) This course will focus on the role of the medical coding professionals as an essential part of the healthcare team. They serve the healthcare industry and the public by using best practices in managing healthcare information to support quality healthcare delivery.  Reliable healthcare information is critical to high-quality healthcare.  Enhancing individual patient care through timely and relevant information is one of the primary goals for the profession. This course is typically provided online

AHLT-M 285 Internship in Medical Coding (1-6 cr.)  Clinical assessment in systems and processes for collecting, maintaining, and disseminating health related information; development of professional attitude for interacting with consumers and other professions in the health care industry.  (P. all courses for coding certificate must be completed prior to this internship)

AHLT-M 190 Coding I (3 cr.) The study of ICD-10-CM medical coding and classification principles and CPT coding principles, as used in acute ambulatory and long-term care facilities.  This course is typically provided online

AHLT-M 191 Coding II (3 cr.) Advanced principles of the ICD-10-CM classification system; optimization; DRG’s, sequencing, reimbursement; application of CPT medical coding principles in acute and ambulatory settings. This course is typically provided online

AHLT-M 192 Introduction to HIM and Reimbursement Methodologies (3 cr.) Introduction to health information management, health records, standards, regulations and content; overview of release of information principles, privacy and security; reimbursement methodologies including Medicare, third party payers, ambulatory settings and physician practices. This course is typically provided online.

AHLT-M 301 Electronic Medical Records Management (3 cr.) This course is designed to introduce the student to the basics of electronic health records (EHR) management. This course outlines the essential documents/data content required for maintaining legal medical records using electronic and paper media.

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