Medical Coding Specialist

Medical Office Technology

Master coding systems, anatomy, and medical terminology fundamentals, ensuring adherence to federal regulations and insurance criteria. Gain skills in patient billing and insurance procedures, laying the groundwork for a career in healthcare.

Springlake Campus
Health Careers Center (HCC)

Average OK Wage:
$ 23.80 / Hour

Who Can Enroll:

Medical Coding Specialist

Adults
Juniors
Seniors

Certifications Available

Courses & Career Major Length

Course	Hours
Fundamentals of Technology	120
Electronic Health Records	120
Medical Terminology	60
Procedural Coding	180
Fundamentals of Administrative Technologies	120
Patient Billing/Medical Insurance	120
Administrative Technologies II	120
Diagnostic Coding	120
Total	960

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

Industry & Metro Tech Accreditations

Required & Recommended Prerequisites

Required Prerequisites

CPR : BLS for Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association)
BACKGROUND CHECK: A background check by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) or a different approved entity is required. The instructor will notify students of specific background check for participation in a clinical experience.
(Must include a sex and violent offender check)
Each clinical facility may accept or deny any student based on information obtained from a background check. If clinical placement is denied, the student will be administratively withdrawn from the course or Career Major.
Clinical pre-requisites are subject to change and will be reviewed in detail during orientation session.

Required Immunizations

Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella - One of the following:
- Positive rubella, rubeola, and mumps titer
- One (1) MMR AND positive (+) titer for rubeola & mumps
- Two (2) MMR Vaccines
T.B. Screening Tuberculin (PPD) Test - One of the following:
- Two (2) negative TB skin tests, given within the last 12-month period prior to beginning clinicals. Student must stay current during their entire clinical stay. OR
- If positive TB, student must present:
  - Documented proof of positive TB
  - A negative chest x-ray
  - Public health release
  - Current symptom survey
Hepatitis B - One of the following:
- Three (3) hepatitis vaccinations
- Positive hepatitis B surface antibody
- Hepatitis B waiver signed by student
Varicella - One of the following:
- Two (2) varicella vaccinations
- Positive varicella titer

Student Organizations

Schedule
M-F | 7:25 AM - 10:25 AM
M-F | 11:25 AM - 2:25 PM

Career Major Length: 960 hours

Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition: $3,120.00
Out-of-State Tuition: $6,240.00
Books: $1,367.00
Supplies: $44.00
Exams & Fees: $194.00

Adult Program Costs

Financial Aid | VA Educational Benefits | Available for those who qualify. | Tuition, fees, career majors, courses, and hours are subject to change without notice. Exam fees are nonrefundable.

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Medical Coding Specialist

Certifications Available

Courses & Career Major Length

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

Industry & Metro Tech Accreditations

Required & Recommended Prerequisites

Student Organizations