HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
CODING SPECIALIST
An area of HIM specifically focused on coding/classifications systems at both the inpatient and outpatient level. The certificate will allow students to obtain entry-level skills in healthcare coding and the opportunity to continue to earn an associate of applied science degree. National credentialing exams are available at both the entry and advanced level. Minimum grade of C (2.00) is required in all courses.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please view the Gainful Employment Disclosure form or website.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
(2012-2013 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 31 | ||
| General Requirements | 14 | ||
| Written Communication Skills | |||
| ENGL | S111 | Methods of Written Communication | 3 |
| Science Skills | |||
| BIOL | S111 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL | S112 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| Computer Skills | |||
| CIOS | S105 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| Program Requirements | 17 | ||
| HIM | S135 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HIM | S190 | CPT Coding | 3 |
| HIM | S210 | ICD-9-CM Coding | 3 |
| HIM | S215 | Billing and Reimbursement | 2 |
| HIM | S260 | Data Quality & Reimbursement | 2 |
| HIM | S272 | Pathophysiology | 4 |
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact: Leslie Gordon-RHIS, Program Director
University of Alaska Southeast - Sitka Campus
1332 Seward Ave.
Sitka, AK 99835
Ph: 907-747-9473
Ph: 800-478-6653 (toll free)
Program website: www.uas.alaska.edu/career_ed/him/certificate.html
Email: leslie.gordon@uas.alaska.edu