Medical Records Coding, AAS degree seeking students build upon a core
of liberal arts courses to receive foundational knowledge concerning: human anatomy &
physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology. The student also receives
knowledge concerning the health care delivery system in the United States, health care
information and its management in the electronic health records [to include its privacy, confidentiality,
and security], the reimbursement methodologies used and their related coding systems, especially those
used for diagnostic and procedural coding related to billing, research, and quality assurance.
How much will it cost?
In addition to tuition and fees, students will pay a lab fee for
courses requiring labs. This fee is based on materials, consumables, and
supplies required for the particular lab. Lab fees may vary due to an individual’s ability and
materials required by the course labs. Lab fees for particular courses are
listed in course syllabi and based on the average student completing the course. Contact program
faculty for more information on lab fees.