Medical Coder Course Description
Medical Coder Program Dates
Springfield & Peoria Campuses
Start Date
Graduation Date
March 5, 2012
November 21, 2012
May 7, 2012
February 8, 2013
July 23, 2012
April 12, 2013
September 24, 2012
June 14, 2013
36 Weeks/540 Clock Hours/180 Externship Hours/38 Semester Credits/230 Additional Outside Clock Hours
The Medical Coding Specialist student will be trained to perform at a minimum entry level in positions normally available in medical offices, clinics, hospitals and insurance companies as a part of the health care team. Medical Coding Specialist, Insurance Coder, Claims Specialist, and ICD9/CPT Coder, are typical job titles.
Students will be instructed in the analysis of medical records (charts) and the assignment of codes for indexing diagnoses and procedures to provide information for reimbursement purposes.
“Coding” means transforming the written or verbal description of diseases, injuries, and procedures into numerical designations.
Students will learn anatomy and medical terminology. Students will also learn about diseases that affect the human body. They will learn etiology, pathology, symptoms, signs, diagnostics and treatment to properly code medical records. Students will become familiar with the content of the medical record in order to locate information to support or provide specificity for accurate coding.
Students will experience a variety of grading methods to ensure and assess proper learning skills and performance. Projects, quizzes, tests, case studies, daily exercises, role-play, workbook pages, and class participation are ways that will be utilized to assess student learning.
Course Subject Descriptions Are As Follows:
(click on course title for full catalog listing)
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Module 1
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Module 2
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Module 3
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Module 4
Modules 1, 2, and 3 can be taken in any order; however, module 4 will always be taken last by the student.
Module 1
MCS 101 Coding I
60 clock hours/lecture/4 credits/25 additional outside clock hours
This subject introduces the student to Volumes I and II of the ICD-9 manual for diagnostic coding. The student will learn the proper procedures for coding diagnoses, signs and symptoms, drugs, hypertension, and neoplasm tables. An introduction to CPT and HCPCS will also be covered.
MCS 110 ICD-9 Coding and Modifiers
30 clock hours/lecture/2 credits/25 additional outside clock hours
This subject familiarizes the student with human anatomy and medical terminology. Focus for medical coders will be on body systems. Functions of the systems, diseases, diagnostic tests, treatments and medications are covered. Common medical abbreviations will be introduced.
MCS 120 Healthcare Administration and Professional Management
30 clock hours/lecture/2 credits
This course is designed to help the student recognize the important role personal qualities play in the workplace. This course is designed to also help the development of preparing the student for successful employment and promoting personal growth.
MED 121 Anatomy and Medical Terminology by Systems I
60 clock hours/lecture/4 credits/15 additional outside clock hours
This subject familiarizes the student with human anatomy and medical terminology. Focus for medical coders will be on body systems. Functions of the systems, diseases, diagnostic tests, treatments and medications are covered. Common medical abbreviations will be introduced.
Module 2
MCS 102 Coding II
60 clock hours/lecture/4 credits/25 additional outside clock hours
This course introduces the student to the next level of procedural coding which involves the CPT manual and its uses and contents, including Levels I, II & III coding modifiers. This subject introduces students to DRGs and HCPCS billing procedures.
MCS 104 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and Medicine Coding
30 clock hours/lecture/ 2 credits/15 additional outside clock hours
This course introduces the student to rules and regulations of billing in the HCPCS manual. Students will also gain knowledge into basic pharmacology used in the medical coding field. Students will also learn the proper billing techniques for the Medicine section in the Current Procedural Terminology manual.
COA 102 Computer Applications
30 lab/1 credits
Students will learn to use a computerized medical office software program. Included will be how to enter patient demographics, scheduling, posting accounts, printing reports, and working with claims. Keyboarding theory and keyboarding skills necessary for the operation of computers and word processors are covered.
MED 122 Anatomy and Medical Terminology by Systems II
60 clock hours/lecture/4 credits/15 additional outside clock hours
The more complicated systems of the body and additional terminology are covered. Functions of the systems as well as diseases, diagnostic tests, treatments, and medications are covered.
Module 3
MCS 103 Coding III
60 clock hours/lecture/4 credits/25 additional outside clock hours
This subject is a continuation of Medical Coding II covering CPT, HCPCs codes, DRGs, laboratory, pathology, and radiology codes.
MCS 210 Evaluation and Management-Principles and Applications
15 clock hours/lecture/1 credits/15 additional outside clock hours
Students will learn the key factors of evaluation and management code assignment and levels of evaluation and management service. Students will learn to assign evaluation and management codes in this course and identify documentation guidelines.
MCS 240 Health Insurance/Billing and Office Procedures/Management of Health Records
30 clock hours/lecture/30 lab/3 credits/25 additional outside clock hours
The student will learn the billing practices of all major insurance companies, as well as commercial insurance. Students will also understand the proper filing of HCFA and UB92 forms. Emphasis is placed on the administrative skills necessary for the effective management of a medical business office. Students will gain hands-on experience with patient records, management, insurance billing, computerized scheduling, transcription, and employee payroll.
This subject provides a variety of skills related to the management of health records, such as basic knowledge of medical abbreviations, and the law and ethics that surround the management and control of health records.
MED 123 Anatomy and Medical Terminology by Systems III
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits/15 additional outside clock hours
The more complicated systems of the body and additional terminology are covered. Functions of the systems as well as diseases, diagnostic tests, treatments, and medications are covered.
Module 4
MED 270 Externship
180 clock hours/4 credits/30 additional outside clock hours
In the third module, students will meet with their respective externship coordinator to begin planning their externships. The externship is required for all students and must be completed to be eligible for graduation and to receive their diploma. To qualify for the externship phase of the program, a student must first have met the 2.0 G.P.A. or re-taking a subject, a score of 70% or above on the Comprehensive Class Room Final Exam, and have an over-all attendance of 90% in his or her medical courses. All work is performed under the direct supervision of licensed medical personnel at the site in cooperation with MTI’s respective externship coordinator. Externs are not entitled to compensation.
Student will be scheduled for 180 hours at an extern site that has an externship agreement with MTI. MTI currently has externship site agreements in place, and those sites have agreed to host medical coding students. Externs are not entitled to compensation.
Current sites with agreements at the Springfield Campus are:
Clinton Family Practice, DMH Express Care-North, OSF Medical Group, Bromenn Sugar Creek, Carle Clinic, CHIC Clinic, SIU School of Medicine, OSF Hopedale Medical Complex, OSF Podiatry, Decatur Memorial Hospital, OSF Pulmonary, Neurology and Rheumatology, OSF Urgent care, Christian Homes, Memorial Medical Center, Dr. Deoskar’s Office, NEBO, St. John’s Hospital, Dr. Madhusudan Vallala, DMH Corporate Health, Clinton Internal Medicine, OSF Family Practice, Orthopedic Centers of Illinois, OSF Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, SOGA, Carlinville Hospital, Consociate Dansig, DMH Central Billing Office, Imboden Creek, Menard County Health Department, OBGN Care Associates, Passavant Area Hospital, Rock Springs Family Medical, Taylorville Memorial Hospital, Dr. V.S. Rao Morisetty, Family Foot and Ankle Clinic, The Hope Institute, St. Francis Hospital, Capitol Healthcare, America Ambulance, Springfield MRI and Imaging, Illinois Heart Specialists at DMH, SIU Center for Family Medicine, Medical Business Advisors Inc., International Eye Care Center, Dr. Mark Wood, Conant Chiropractic, Office of Inspector General—Health Care and Family Services. A professional dress code must be adhered to while students attend externship.
Current sites with agreements at the East Peoria Campus are:
OSF Prompt Care, Proctor First Care, Couri Teverbaugh, Jody Kelly MD and Associates, Kepple Companies, Proctor Professional, OSF Medical Group, IPMR Rehabilitation, North Peoria Internal Medicine, Buescher Chiropractic, Illinois Cancer Care, Miller Family Medicine, Easter Seals, Tazwood Mental Health, and Heartland Clinic.
Additional Requirements:
Upon successful completion of all coursework through the 30th week of classes, MTI will provide uniforms, which will be 3 polo shirts. Students will be able to purchase additional shirts as desired. Students will be asked to provide their own khaki pants (no capris or crop pants). MTI will all pay dues for student membership in the AAPC upon successful completion of the first 30 weeks of class.
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Medical Coder Program Dates Springfield & Peoria Campuses |
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| Start Date | Graduation Date |
| March 5, 2012 | November 21, 2012 |
| May 7, 2012 | February 8, 2013 |
| July 23, 2012 | April 12, 2013 |
| September 24, 2012 | June 14, 2013 |
36 Weeks/540 Clock Hours/180 Externship Hours/38 Semester Credits/230 Additional Outside Clock Hours
The Medical Coding Specialist student will be trained to perform at a minimum entry level in positions normally available in medical offices, clinics, hospitals and insurance companies as a part of the health care team. Medical Coding Specialist, Insurance Coder, Claims Specialist, and ICD9/CPT Coder, are typical job titles.
Students will be instructed in the analysis of medical records (charts) and the assignment of codes for indexing diagnoses and procedures to provide information for reimbursement purposes.
“Coding” means transforming the written or verbal description of diseases, injuries, and procedures into numerical designations.
Students will learn anatomy and medical terminology. Students will also learn about diseases that affect the human body. They will learn etiology, pathology, symptoms, signs, diagnostics and treatment to properly code medical records. Students will become familiar with the content of the medical record in order to locate information to support or provide specificity for accurate coding.
Students will experience a variety of grading methods to ensure and assess proper learning skills and performance. Projects, quizzes, tests, case studies, daily exercises, role-play, workbook pages, and class participation are ways that will be utilized to assess student learning.
Course Subject Descriptions Are As Follows:
(click on course title for full catalog listing)
- Module 1
- Module 2
- Module 3
- Module 4
Modules 1, 2, and 3 can be taken in any order; however, module 4 will always be taken last by the student.
Module 1
MCS 101 Coding I
60 clock hours/lecture/4 credits/25 additional outside clock hours
This subject introduces the student to Volumes I and II of the ICD-9 manual for diagnostic coding. The student will learn the proper procedures for coding diagnoses, signs and symptoms, drugs, hypertension, and neoplasm tables. An introduction to CPT and HCPCS will also be covered.
MCS 110 ICD-9 Coding and Modifiers
30 clock hours/lecture/2 credits/25 additional outside clock hours
This subject familiarizes the student with human anatomy and medical terminology. Focus for medical coders will be on body systems. Functions of the systems, diseases, diagnostic tests, treatments and medications are covered. Common medical abbreviations will be introduced.
MCS 120 Healthcare Administration and Professional Management
30 clock hours/lecture/2 credits
This course is designed to help the student recognize the important role personal qualities play in the workplace. This course is designed to also help the development of preparing the student for successful employment and promoting personal growth.
MED 121 Anatomy and Medical Terminology by Systems I
60 clock hours/lecture/4 credits/15 additional outside clock hours
This subject familiarizes the student with human anatomy and medical terminology. Focus for medical coders will be on body systems. Functions of the systems, diseases, diagnostic tests, treatments and medications are covered. Common medical abbreviations will be introduced.
Module 2
MCS 102 Coding II
60 clock hours/lecture/4 credits/25 additional outside clock hours
This course introduces the student to the next level of procedural coding which involves the CPT manual and its uses and contents, including Levels I, II & III coding modifiers. This subject introduces students to DRGs and HCPCS billing procedures.
MCS 104 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and Medicine Coding
30 clock hours/lecture/ 2 credits/15 additional outside clock hours
This course introduces the student to rules and regulations of billing in the HCPCS manual. Students will also gain knowledge into basic pharmacology used in the medical coding field. Students will also learn the proper billing techniques for the Medicine section in the Current Procedural Terminology manual.
COA 102 Computer Applications
30 lab/1 credits
Students will learn to use a computerized medical office software program. Included will be how to enter patient demographics, scheduling, posting accounts, printing reports, and working with claims. Keyboarding theory and keyboarding skills necessary for the operation of computers and word processors are covered.
MED 122 Anatomy and Medical Terminology by Systems II
60 clock hours/lecture/4 credits/15 additional outside clock hours
The more complicated systems of the body and additional terminology are covered. Functions of the systems as well as diseases, diagnostic tests, treatments, and medications are covered.
Module 3
MCS 103 Coding III
60 clock hours/lecture/4 credits/25 additional outside clock hours
This subject is a continuation of Medical Coding II covering CPT, HCPCs codes, DRGs, laboratory, pathology, and radiology codes.
MCS 210 Evaluation and Management-Principles and Applications
15 clock hours/lecture/1 credits/15 additional outside clock hours
Students will learn the key factors of evaluation and management code assignment and levels of evaluation and management service. Students will learn to assign evaluation and management codes in this course and identify documentation guidelines.
MCS 240 Health Insurance/Billing and Office Procedures/Management of Health Records
30 clock hours/lecture/30 lab/3 credits/25 additional outside clock hours
The student will learn the billing practices of all major insurance companies, as well as commercial insurance. Students will also understand the proper filing of HCFA and UB92 forms. Emphasis is placed on the administrative skills necessary for the effective management of a medical business office. Students will gain hands-on experience with patient records, management, insurance billing, computerized scheduling, transcription, and employee payroll.
This subject provides a variety of skills related to the management of health records, such as basic knowledge of medical abbreviations, and the law and ethics that surround the management and control of health records.
MED 123 Anatomy and Medical Terminology by Systems III
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits/15 additional outside clock hours
The more complicated systems of the body and additional terminology are covered. Functions of the systems as well as diseases, diagnostic tests, treatments, and medications are covered.
Module 4
MED 270 Externship
180 clock hours/4 credits/30 additional outside clock hours
In the third module, students will meet with their respective externship coordinator to begin planning their externships. The externship is required for all students and must be completed to be eligible for graduation and to receive their diploma. To qualify for the externship phase of the program, a student must first have met the 2.0 G.P.A. or re-taking a subject, a score of 70% or above on the Comprehensive Class Room Final Exam, and have an over-all attendance of 90% in his or her medical courses. All work is performed under the direct supervision of licensed medical personnel at the site in cooperation with MTI’s respective externship coordinator. Externs are not entitled to compensation.
Student will be scheduled for 180 hours at an extern site that has an externship agreement with MTI. MTI currently has externship site agreements in place, and those sites have agreed to host medical coding students. Externs are not entitled to compensation.
Current sites with agreements at the Springfield Campus are:
Clinton Family Practice, DMH Express Care-North, OSF Medical Group, Bromenn Sugar Creek, Carle Clinic, CHIC Clinic, SIU School of Medicine, OSF Hopedale Medical Complex, OSF Podiatry, Decatur Memorial Hospital, OSF Pulmonary, Neurology and Rheumatology, OSF Urgent care, Christian Homes, Memorial Medical Center, Dr. Deoskar’s Office, NEBO, St. John’s Hospital, Dr. Madhusudan Vallala, DMH Corporate Health, Clinton Internal Medicine, OSF Family Practice, Orthopedic Centers of Illinois, OSF Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, SOGA, Carlinville Hospital, Consociate Dansig, DMH Central Billing Office, Imboden Creek, Menard County Health Department, OBGN Care Associates, Passavant Area Hospital, Rock Springs Family Medical, Taylorville Memorial Hospital, Dr. V.S. Rao Morisetty, Family Foot and Ankle Clinic, The Hope Institute, St. Francis Hospital, Capitol Healthcare, America Ambulance, Springfield MRI and Imaging, Illinois Heart Specialists at DMH, SIU Center for Family Medicine, Medical Business Advisors Inc., International Eye Care Center, Dr. Mark Wood, Conant Chiropractic, Office of Inspector General—Health Care and Family Services. A professional dress code must be adhered to while students attend externship.
Current sites with agreements at the East Peoria Campus are:
OSF Prompt Care, Proctor First Care, Couri Teverbaugh, Jody Kelly MD and Associates, Kepple Companies, Proctor Professional, OSF Medical Group, IPMR Rehabilitation, North Peoria Internal Medicine, Buescher Chiropractic, Illinois Cancer Care, Miller Family Medicine, Easter Seals, Tazwood Mental Health, and Heartland Clinic.
Additional Requirements:
Upon successful completion of all coursework through the 30th week of classes, MTI will provide uniforms, which will be 3 polo shirts. Students will be able to purchase additional shirts as desired. Students will be asked to provide their own khaki pants (no capris or crop pants). MTI will all pay dues for student membership in the AAPC upon successful completion of the first 30 weeks of class.
