Medical Billing Specialist

This 1-year program prepares students for employment as medical billers, patient account representatives, and medical claim reviewers. Students completing the program will acquire a general knowledge of the health care field with a focus on being able to understand and code medical diagnoses and procedures (ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS) and to bill ethically and accurately for provider reimbursement. Students completing the program may seek employment with physician’s offices, large group practices, surgery centers, insurance and managed care providers, and other health care settings.

Catalog course plan

Gainful Employment reporting requirements

Prerequisites

High school diploma or GED
English 95 or assessment at college-level English
MATH 85 or assessment at MATH 90
Ability to type/keyboard 25 wpm accurately
CU 100 or equivalent (through computer assessment test)

Keyboarding and word processing courses are available to students who need to update or learn these skills.

Coursework

Graduates of this program must complete the following curriculum with a grade of 'C' or higher in all classes.

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
BUS 102	Customer Service	2
BUS 110	Business Math	5
CU 103	Excel I	3
ENGL& 101	English Composition I	5
HIM 130	Medical Terminology I	3
HIM 131	Medical Terminology II	5
MO 100	Medical Office Procedures	3
MO 139	Introduction to Disease Process	5
MO 143	Professional Development	2
MO 147	Medical Billing Procedures	5
MO 159	Introduction to Medical Coding for Ambulatory Services	5
MO 241	Clinical Applications	5
Electives (must complete 4 credits of electives)
BIOL& 170 or BIOL 175	Anatomy & Physiology	5
CU 108	Outlook	2
CU 110	Access I	2
CU 203	Excel II	3
HIM 140	Beginning Diagnostic Coding	2
HIM 170	Procedural Coding	3
HIM 220	Intermediate Diagnostic Coding	5

Total Credits: 52

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