O.E.C., Medical Coding
OCCUPATIONAL ENDORSEMENT
The occupational endorsements in medical billing and medical coding prepare students for employment in medical offices, clinics, hospitals and other medical facilities. Students in the program learn analysis of medical records and the assigning of codes for indexing diagnoses and procedures to provide information for reimbursement purposes.
Information on any of the allied health programs is available from the allied health division at the Community and Technical College, PO Box 758040, Fairbanks, AK 99775; by calling 907-455-2822; or by email at fyhealth@uaf.edu.
Minimum Requirements for Medical Coding Occupational Endorsement: 15 credits
Community and Technical College
907-455-2800
Allied Health
Complete the following admission requirements:
- Be at least 16 years old by the first day of the semester in which you are admitted.
Students must earn a C- or better in each course.
Minimum Requirements for Medical Coding Occupational Endorsement: 15 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Occupational Endorsement Requirements | ||
| Complete the occupational endorsement requirements. | ||
| Medical Coding Occupational Endorsement Program Requirements | ||
| CIOS F150 | Computer Business Applications (or documentation of computer skills and approved elective) | 3 |
| or HLTH F130 | Medical Office Technology | |
| HLTH F100 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HLTH F208 | Human Diseases | 3 |
| HLTH F238 | Medical Coding I 1 | 3 |
| HLTH F239 | Medical Coding II 1 | 3 |
| 1 | Must complete HLTH F238 and HLTH F239 with a B grade or better. |
