Requirements

Program Details

Complete these program requirements to earn a Medical Coding Specialist A.A.S. Degree at Northland. 

Program Requirements

  1. All required courses must be completed with a grade of C or better to graduate.
  2. The program requires students to have current working knowledge of specific required courses. Courses older than 5 years will not be accepted for transfer into the program:
    • ADMM 1110, 1135, 1150, 1160, 1165, 2240, 2260, 2265, 2280, 2285
    • BIOL 2260, 2262
    • CPTR 1104
    • HLTH 1106, 2208
    • These courses may be waived if an applicant has recent experience working or education in health-related fields.
  3. Computer and Webcam required. Online proctoring fees may apply.
  4. Students achieving assessment scores below the established minimums must register and successfully complete (with a grade of “C” or better) the required developmental courses in order to meet graduation requirements.
  5. The college minimum scores for the Accuplacer Assessment test are as follows:
    • Reading Comprehension: 250
    • Arithmetic: 240

Requirement Costs

For specific costs related to the listed program requirements, please visit the program costs page.