Medical Billing & Coding
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Students who are trained in utilizing electronic healthcare records have the opportunity to improve the quality and convenience of patient care, increase patient participation in their own care, improve the accuracy of coding, diagnoses, and insurance processing, and increase the efficiency and cost savings of the medical practice.
This program is intended to train those who wish to gain employment in medical billing and health information management utilizing electronic health systems. Employment opportunities may be in either the public or private sector, including positions in the offices of private or public medical practitioners, hospitals, and medical centers.
Program Objective:
The Medical Billing and Coding program is designed to train the student for an entry level position as a medical billing specialist, medical coding specialist, and for a variety of positions in the health information field. This program will allow graduates to function effectively as an integral member of the physician’s health care team.
Graduates of the program will possess the skills to successfully perform medical office procedures such as medical keyboarding & coding, medical billing, clinical documentation improvement, medical auditing, healthcare compliance, revenue cycle management, practice management, health care records management, process medical insurance, follow healthcare laws & ethics and procedures.
Course Outline
| Course Number | Course Title | Clock Hours | Delivery Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLE 100 | Medical Law & Ethics | 40 | (Online) |
| CIS 100 | Introduction to Computers | 60 | (Online) |
| HAP 103 | Human Anatomy & Physiology | 60 | (Online) |
| HIV 104 | HIV/AIDS | 4 | (Online) |
| MEA 105 | Medical Applications | 40 | (Online) |
| MET 108 | Medical Terminology | 60 | (Online) |
| EHB 109 | Electronic Healthcare Billing | 120 | (Online) |
| MOA 110 | Medical Office Accounting | 120 | (Online) |
| MHI 111 | Principles of Health Insurance | 40 | (Online) |
| MED 112 | Microsoft Office | 36 | (Online) |
| COD 113 | Electronic Coding for Systems: Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Auditory and Ophthalmic | 120 | (Online) |
| COD 114 | Electronic Coding for Systems: Reproductive, Urinary, and Nervous | 120 | (Online) |
| COD 115 | Electronic Coding for Systems: Cardiovascular, Blood and Lymphatic | 120 | (Online) |
| COD 116 | Electronic Coding for Systems: Endocrine, Digestive and Respiratory | 120 | (Online) |
| CDS 135 | Career Development Skills | 40 | (Online) |
| Total | 1110 |