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Program checklist · Associate of Science/Associate of Applied Science in Medical Coding

Associate of Science/Associate of Applied Science in Medical Coding

Herzing University-Minneapolis · St. Louis Park, MN

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Program
Award
Associate of Science/Associate of Applied Science in Medical Coding
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
Catalog edition
September 2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The goal of this associate’s program in medical coding is to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the content of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology. This program will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding to analyze medical records and assign codes to classify diagnoses and procedures. Basic and advanced coding methods will be employed. Student will gain an understanding of the importance of patient privacy while applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct. The program will prepare the student for an entry-level position as a medical coder in a hospital, clinic, physician’s office, or other healthcare facility.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
174154
CourseShelf checklist
CK_174154_3a747246_1
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Required Courses

13 items
  1. HC 101
    1.00
  2. MC 120
    3.00
  3. MC 165
    3.00
  4. MC 175
    3.00
  5. MC 210
    1.00
  6. MC 265
    3.00
  7. MC 275
    3.00
  8. MC 280
    3.00
  9. MC 285
    3.00
  10. MO 160
    3.00
  11. MO 185
    1.00
  12. MO 205
    3.00
  13. SC 144
    4.00

Required Capstone or Internship

3 items
  1. MC 291
    4.00
  2. ** MC 294 - Insurance Billing and Coding Internship
    Not resolved to a course
    4.00
  3. ** Enrollment in a student readiness training is required two terms prior to internship course. Successful completion of training is required prior to internship course enrollment.
    Not resolved to a course

Personal and Professional Development Courses

1 item
  1. PD 202
    1.00

General Education Requirements - Associate

8 items
  1. EN 104
    3.00
  2. EN 111
    3.00
  3. EN 116
    3.00
  4. HU 140
    3.00
  5. HU 240
    3.00
  6. MA 109
    3.00
  7. SC 144
    Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
    As published: “Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology*”
    4.00
  8. PS 101
    3.00

Distribution of Contact Hours by Course

0 items
    Source. Herzing University-Minneapolis, catalog September 2026 Undergraduate Catalog — https://catalog.herzing.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=84&poid=11680. Captured page pages/0167.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.