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Current noncredit health care course offerings 

Program Admission Criteria –

• This program is designed for individuals who already have healthcare billing experience within the past 5 years or for students who have completed the Medical Insurance Billing Technician Certificate.
• This is a noncredit course. A college application, school transcripts and placement testing are not required.
• High school diploma or GED is highly recommended as it may be required for employment after completion of the program.
• State Police Criminal Record Check and drug screening may be required for employment in the healthcare field. 
• Student must have a 10th grade English reading and writing level. If students are unsure that they meet this requirement, placement testing is available through the college.
• Payment is due at the time of registration. Each course is an individual charge. Registration can be done by fax, phone, mail or online.
• Textbooks, which may be required for specific classes, are a separate cost and must be purchased prior to the start of class at the bookstore or online. Details for purchasing books will be mailed with your confirmation of enrollment letter.
• Student loans may be available.  
• Refund policy states that student must withdraw enrollment prior to the start of class for a refund. No refunds are given after the start of class.
• Typing or keyboarding skills are helpful but not required for entry. 
• Transcripts from HACC or other similarly accredited schools can be reviewed upon request for possible transferable classes.
•  Students requesting a waiver of Medical Terminology and/or Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology courses from previous experience must pass a comprehensive exam (with a grade 70% or higher) to validate their knowledge of individual course content. Tests will be administered once the request has been submitted along with a $75 fee for each test. Any waiver or arrangement for validation exams must be arranged through the Director or Coordinator of NonCredit HealthCare Education.

Required Courses – 189 Hours/$1773 Total Cost of Tuition (Does not include cost of textbooks)

Medical Terminology - $259 - The course begins with frequently used prefixes and suffixes and progresses to include commonly used terms from each of the major body systems. Medical abbreviations will also be included. 30 hours Accepted credit transfer: BIOL 105 (grade C or higher)

Intro to Anatomy & Physiology - $259 - This course serves as introduction for any career in the healthcare field. A basic review of anatomy and physiology is the cornerstone of the program. Basic body organization and review of all body systems are included within this course. There is no lab required. 30 hours - Accepted credit transfers: BIOL 111 or BIOL 121 & 122 (grade C or higher)

Introduction to CPT Coding - $299 is is the first of 4 coding courses in this program. It will provide a basic understanding of CPT Coding, which is a system developed by the AMA for standardizing the terminology and coding used to describe medical services and procedures. These codes allow for comparability in pricing, billing and utilization review. The course combines lecture and hands-on applications. This course will be offered each spring. 33 hours Prerequisites: Medical Terminology and Intro to Anatomy & Physiology

ICD-9 Coding - $259 - This is the second coding class in this program. In the healthcare arena, specific codes describe diseases, injuries, and procedures. This course details the required thought process, and knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology to assign the specific and correct diagnosis or ICD-9 code. Classes will include instruction and exercises to assist learning these skills. This course will be offered each spring. 30 hours Prerequisites: Medical Terminology, Intro to Anatomy & Physiology and Intro to CPT Coding

Advanced Coding I - $299 - This course continues with in-depth coding training and focuses on Category II and III codes, PQRI, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10 and case studies in CPT, ICD-9 CM and HCPCS Level II. This course will be offered each fall. 30 hours Prerequisites: Intro to CPT Coding and ICD-9 Coding

Advanced Coding II - $299 - This course continues with in-depth coding training and concentrates on chart auditing, Fee for Service Payments, CMS (HCFA) Reviews and Appeals, A/R management and collection procedures, NCCI and compliance. This course will be offered each fall. 30 hours Prerequisites: Intro to CPT Coding, ICD-9 Coding and Advanced Coding I

Certification Preparation Class - $99 - Students will be given the necessary information to prepare and apply for coding certification, explore exam-taking skills, and review case studies. 6 hours Prerequisites: Intro to CPT Coding and ICD-9 Coding

If you are interested in this program or have questions, Contact Noncredit Healthcare Education at 717-221-1352 or email mcs@hacc.edu.