Medical Coder

GOAL 1 Students will be clinically competent.

1. Students will demonstrate understanding of basic coding concepts in CPT.
2. Students will demonstrate understanding of the basic coding concepts of ICD-10.

GOAL 2 Students will demonstrate communication skills.

1. Students will clarify missing or unclear documentation from the health care provider.
2. Students will communicate with other health care professionals.

GOAL 3 Students will demonstrate professional behavior.

1. Students will understand the legal issues related to medical coding.
2. Students will protect confidentiality of the health record.

GOAL 4 Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills.

1. Students will interpret health record documentation and identify codable diagnoses and or procedures.
2. Students will determine when additional documentation is needed to assign the correct diagnoses and/or procedure codes.

GOAL 5 The program will graduate entry-level medical coder. (Program Effectiveness Data)

1. Graduates will successfully write the certification exam.
2. Of those pursuing employment, graduates will be employed within 12 months of program completion.
3. Students will complete the program within 3 semesters.
4. Graduates will be satisfied with their education.
5. Employers will be satisfied with graduates’ performance.