Medical Billing Specialist (MBS)

Prerequisite Requirements

Must be completed before beginning the MBS certificate core curriculum with a grade of C or higher:

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)

AND

• HIT 130 Medical Terminology I (3 credits)     

OR

• HIT 105 Comprehensive Medical Terminology (5 credits)

Recommendations

We recommend completion of the following classes prior to beginning the Medical Billing Certificate program:

• MATH 85 - Introduction to Algebra

This is a pre-requisite to the BUS 110 class. Completing MATH 85 prior to beginning the program will prevent delays.

• OLL 101 - Online Learning

Recommended for students who are new to online learning.

Computer Skills Requirement

Students will be expected to have intermediate level computer skills and ability to navigate computer programs prior to beginning the Medical Billing Specialist (MBS) program.

All classes must be completed with grade C or higher
(47-52 total credits)

 

Pre-Requisites
Course Number	Course Title	Prerequisites	Credits
Prerequisites:			8 credits
ENGL& 101	English Composition I	Placement	5
HIT 130 OR * HIT 105 (preferred)	Medical Terminology I Comprehensive Medical Terminology		3 5

Medical Billing Specialist (MBS) Certificate Courses
Course Number	Course Title	Prerequisites	Credits
Fall:			12 credits
MO 101	Healthcare Delivery & Alternate Care	English 101, HIT 130 or HIT 105  (concurrent OK)	5
MO 131	Beginning Outpatient Dx Coding	HIT 130 or HIT 105, MO 101 (concurrent OK)	2
CU 105	Word/Excel I		5
Winter:			13 credits
BUS 110 OR *MATH& 146	Business Math Introduction to Statistics	Placement Placement	5 5
MO 110	Medical Office Procedures	MO 101, HIT 130 or HIT 105	5
MO 159	Beginning Outpatient Px Coding	MO 101, MO 131, HIT 130 or HIT 105	3
Spring:			14 credits
MO 143	Professional Development and Ethics	MO 110, MO 159	3
MO 151	Insurance Claims Processing	MO 110, MO 159, MO 185 (concurrent OK)	5
MO 185	Medical Billing Specialist (MBS) Practicum	MO 151 (concurrent OK)	3
CU 203	Excel II	CU 103 or CU 105	3
		Total Credits =	47-52

*Students should complete HIT 105 and MATH 146 if they plan to enroll in the HIT AAS degree

MBS Tuition and Costs

These figures are estimated costs. Students are encouraged to review the official tuition rate information here.

A full time student, averaging 15 credits per quarter can complete the MBS certificate program in 3 quarters (1 academic year) after meeting the pre-requisite. 

Estimated MBS Tuition and Costs
Tuition (WA State Resident)	15 credits = $1,447.80 (1 quarter) 45 credits = $4,343.40 (3 quarters)
Books and Supplies	$1,500 ($500 per quarter)
Course Fees	$360
Student Approved Registration Fees	$563
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS	$6,766.40

Process to enter the MBS Certificate program

This program does not have a formal application process. Students can register into the first core MBS class (MO 101) in fall quarter if the pre-requisites has been met. The class is limited to 25 students and is first come-first serve. After the class is full, students can be on a wait list, but there is no guarantee of admittance. 

 

Students who are new to TCC start at Step 1 below. Students who are already TCC students can begin at Step 3 below. All students should work with an Academic Advisor to plan class scheduling.

Steps

1. Apply to the college to become a TCC student here. After completing the online application, students will receive a welcome admissions email with a student ID# in about 3 business days.
2. Once the welcome admissions email has arrived, and a student ID issued, complete the section "Take the Next Steps" #2 - 6 to complete English and Math placement, complete New Student Orientation, connect with an Academic Advisor, and Register for classes.
3. Complete any prerequisite or recommend courses prior to beginning the MBS program in fall quarter. (Note: Students should work with an Academic Advisor to plan these classes.)
4. Once prerequisite classes have been met, students will be able to enroll into MBS classes without assistance.
5. For MBS or Health Information Program specific questions, please contact: Corinne Jarvis, M.Ed, RHIA, CHDA - cjarvis@tacomacc.edu - 253-566-5077.