The Coding Specialist program starts twice per year, spring (January) and fall (August) terms and consists of five online coding courses, if you have first completed the three prerequisite courses. Students entering the online Coding Specialist program must first have taken the following prerequisite courses within the last 12 months in order to enter the Coding Specialist program:

• Medical Terminology, XAHS 522, 6 weeks, $99
• Pathopharmacology, XAHS 508, 6 weeks, $99
• Healthcare Data, XAHS 514, 5 weeks, $99

The prerequisite courses are "the" important foundation to accurately code. Having a high level of competence in them is the only way to read and understand patient medical records in order to accurately code. The prerequisite courses above are not Scholarship eligible, they have been discounted, and must be paid by the student as they take each one.

You can register and pay for multiple courses upfront or you can register and pay as you go. As a medical coder, you analyze patient electronic health records, and physician notes, and assign the proper codes to any medical procedure and diagnosis. You are responsible for translating medical procedures into a coded form for reimbursement payment from insurance companies. TTC’s curriculum teaches toward two national certifications: AAPC credential CPC (Certified Professional Coder) and AHIMA credential CCA or CCS (Certified Coding Associate or Certified Coding Specialist). Both are recognized by employers. Learn More >

Once you have successfully completed this program, you are also eligible to continue your education with TTC and complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Management.

If you currently work in health care and only need a few courses to prepare for a coding certification, you may enroll in just the courses you need. Contact the program manager, Judy Martin, for consultation or more information.

Medical Terminology - Part I Coding

Learning medical terminology well is necessary in order <u>to accurately code medical information</u>. Master the medical vocabulary and the terminology used in patient health records in this online course. Study word parts, root words, general application, abbreviations, medical terminology, and body systems. Medical terminology is the basic foundation needed for accurate coding.  To decide if medical coding is right for you <u>please view these short videos</u> from coding experts; http://youtu.be/qlXKdUV_eRE  This video is a must-see!  https://youtu.be/tWBXte0RN8w  The difference between billing and coding. The Coding Specialist Program Part I is needed to enter Part II of the Coding Specialist program. All courses run consecutively in the schedule. All 3 courses must be taken in this order. Part I prerequisite courses are not Scholarship-eligible.  Coding Specialist Part I consists of: medical terminology pathopharmacology healthcare data & EHR <b>Requirements: </b>Students must have daily access to a <b>computer with high-speed internet access, a webcam, and microphone</b>, Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent. <b><i>Using a phone or any mobile device to complete a course is <u>not </u>recommended or reliable.</i></b> <u>To Register</u>; students simply 'add to cart', check out and pay online. Deadline to register is one week prior to the start date. Special Notice: Online e-books are used in all courses in the Coding Specialist program, Part I & Part II; the Cengage Unlimited 12-month access card is available at the TTC Bookstore, bldg 950, check price. <u>This gives students access to all the e-textbooks needed in Medical Terminology, Pathopharmacology, Healthcare Data, and all the coding courses in Part II. </u>This 12-month access card can also be purchased online at cengage.com. This is great a cost saving for students. The Cengage Unlimited information is covered on the start day-Orientation of this course after logging into D2L. Students receive email login instructions one-week before the start date.  See the schematic track for the Coding Specialist parts I & II below, for students starting in Fall 2025: FALL 2025 PART 1-Prerequisites Part 1   Medical Terminology 8/11-9/19/25, XAHS522-18251  Pathopharmacology 9/22-10/31/25,  XAHS508-18255 HC Data  & E.H.R 11/3-12/11/25,  XHIM514-18253   Part 2 Part 2           Spring 2026   Xhim-600-18254 Health Insurance  1/20-3/4/26 I-10CM Coding 3/9-4/24/26 I-10 PCS Coding 4/28-6/19/26 CPT 1 Coding 6/23-8/12/26 CPT 2 Coding & Test Prep 8/17-10/11/26  

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