Complete these program requirements to earn a Medical Coding Specialist A.A.S. Degree at Northland.
Program Requirements
- All required courses must be completed with a grade of C or better to graduate.
- 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.
- Computer and Webcam required. Online proctoring fees may apply.
- 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.
- 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.