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Jessica Vaughan
Director/Instructor
Tech (Building 9), room 228B
919-536-7200, ext. 8193
vaughanj@durhamtech.edu

Medical Coding (Non-credit)

Short Term

The following courses teach the skills and concepts necessary for entry-level coding positions in a variety of health care facilities.


Students may elect to sit for certification exams offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and/or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Since students must meet the respective organization’s examination criteria, practical experience is recommended prior to sitting for these certification exams.

Estimated Cost

Tuition per course: $161-$182
Books for Coding Courses (see note below): $500-$700
Credentialing Exam (AAPC or AHIMA): $299-$399

Note: Codebooks are updated in January each year. Since current year codebooks are required for the certification exam, students may have to purchase a second set of codebooks depending on when they complete the courses and sit for the exam. Instructors will be using the current year codebooks.

Course Sequence

Courses must be taken in the following order:

  1. Terminology for Anatomy and Physiology
  2. Medical Coding I
  3. Medical Coding II
  4. Medical Coding Exam Prep Bootcamp 

Courses are offered in various semesters.

The most efficient and cost-effective course sequence is starting in the fall due to the requirement to have the most current codebooks:

Fall – Terminology for Anatomy and Physiology
Spring – Medical Coding I
Summer – Medical Coding II
Fall – Medical Coding Exam Prep Bootcamp

Registration

Students must download and complete the registration form, including course number and course title found below, and email it to vaughanj@durhamtech.edu. 

Registration Form

NUR-3235H Medical Terminology for A and P

Medical Terminology for Anatomy & Physiology provides the foundation to build your skills for the medical profession by focusing on the language of medicine: prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Students will learn the medical vocabulary that relates to anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, diagnostic treatment, and procedures for all the body systems. Pronunciation and accurate spelling are also important components of this course.
How to Register

Cost:

$ 191.25

Credit Hours:

0

Contact Hours:

128
Section Number Dates Location Building Room Time Format
This course has already started or is not being offered this term.

MED-3030N Medical Coding I ICD 10

ICD-10CM/PCS (International Classification of Disease, Clinical Modification/Procedure Coding System) consists of ICD-10CM for diagnosis coding and ICD-10PCS for inpatient procedure coding. ICD-10CM is used in US health care settings. Diagnosis coding will change from three to five digits and will transition to three to seven digits. ICD-10PCS is for the use of inpatient hospital setting only. It represents seven alphanumeric digits instead of the three or four numeric digits used in ICD-9CM procedure coding. Coding under ICD-10PCS is more specific and different from ICD-9CM procedure coding. In this course, students learn the conventions and guidelines, as well as how to apply ICD-10CM/PCS scenarios. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the concepts of ICD-10CM/PCS and have experience in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Prerequisite: Completion of Terminology for A&P course at Durham Tech or another college. Students must submit proof of prerequisites prior to registration. Please email cealliedhealth@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or registration process.
How to Register

Cost:

$ 191.25

Credit Hours:

0

Contact Hours:

107
Section
Number		 Dates Location Building Room Time Format
84696
5/15 - 8/13
 Internet
Online
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-
 Online

MED-3030O Medical Coding II CPT/HCPCS

This course provides 107 hours of training to introduce students to CPT and HCPCS Level II and gives students an overview of guidelines. Students learn how to abstract documentation for procedural coding and to identify services the patient received. Students should be able to demonstrate the concepts of CPT and HCPCS Level II and to have experience in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Prerequisites: 1) Completion of Medical Coding I course at Durham Tech or another college; AND 2) Completion of Terminology for A&P course at Durham Tech or another college. Students must submit proof of prerequisites prior to registration. Please email cealliedhealth@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or registration process.
How to Register

Cost:

$ 191.25

Credit Hours:

0

Contact Hours:

107
Section
Number		 Dates Location Building Room Time Format
84695
5/15 - 8/13
 Internet
Online
-
-
 Online

SEF-30036 Medical Coding Exam Prep Bootcamp

The class prepare students who elect to sit for certification exams offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and/or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Learn to apply coding principles to correctly assign diagnosis codes, physician codes, and hospital procedural codes. Since students must meet the respective organization's examination criteria, practical experience is recommended prior to sitting for these certification exams. Prerequisites: 1) Completion of Medical Coding I course at Durham Tech or another college; AND 2) Completion of Medical Coding II course at Durham Tech or another college; AND 3) Completion of Terminology for A&P course at Durham Tech or another college. Students must submit proof of prerequisites prior to registration. Please email cealliedhealth@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or registration process.
How to Register

Cost:

$ 161.25

Credit Hours:

0

Contact Hours:

40
Section Number Dates Location Building Room Time Format
This course has already started or is not being offered this term.

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