The following courses are included in the Medical Coding and Billing program. Courses are released one at a time to maximize learning. The Medical Coding and Billing program has a total of 34 credit hours.
| MED 101 |
Introduction to Health Care |
1 Credit Hour |
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An overview of the evolution of medicine, the role of allied health professionals and the different medical specialties. |
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| BUS 100 |
Skills for Success |
2 Credit Hours |
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This course assists a learner who is
entering or reentering college. Students have opportunities for practicing skills necessary for
success in school, as well as strategies for time management, communication, and balancing
work/life responsibilities. Its intent is to prepare students for academic and professional success.
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| ENG 101 |
Business English |
3 Credit Hours |
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A comprehensive study covering grammar,
editing, writing and usage skills vital to successful written communication. This course is
designed to assist students with the mechanics of writing and to improve their ability to write
clearly.
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| MED 102 |
Essentials of Medical Terminology |
3 Credit Hours |
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An exploration of the systems of the human body including the
musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and
urinary systems as well as reproductive, integumentary,
blood/lymph, endocrine and nervous systems and how they relate
to each other. In addition, some of the most common diseases and
disorders affecting these systems and the treatments for them are discussed.
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| MED 104 |
Medical Office Procedures |
4 Credit Hours |
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Administrative procedures utilized in a
healthcare office setting covering communications, appointment scheduling and record keeping.
Students utilize Medisoft, medical office software, for patient account transactions.
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| MED 103 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
4 Credit Hours |
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A comprehensive study of the structure
and function of the human body systems. Students will understand the components of each
system, and how systems relate to each other. Special emphasis is on the musculoskeletal,
cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary and reproductive (male and female)
systems.
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| MED 201 |
Medical Law and Ethics |
3 Credit Hours |
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This course provides an overview of the
laws and ethics needed to give competent, compassionate care to patients that is within
acceptable legal and ethical boundaries. This course can serve as a guide to help resolve the
many legal and ethical questions a health care practitioner will face in the work environment.
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| MCB 101 |
Basic Medical Coding |
3 Credit Hours |
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An introduction to medical coding in physician practices. The ICD-9-CM and CPT are covered. Students apply
the concepts by completing coding exercises. Strategies for coding compliance are also addressed.
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| MBL 101 |
Medical Billing I |
2 Credit Hours |
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An introduction to the field of medical insurance billing and reimbursement including insurance payment methods,
HIPAA and the legal medical record, the billing and reimbursement cycle, physician coding and compliance, and claims processing. |
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| MBL 102 |
Medical Billing II |
2 Credit Hours |
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A continuation of the study of medical insurance billing and reimbursement including health care payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE and CHAMPVA.
Worker's Compensation, disability and hospital billing are also addressed. Prerequisite: MBL 101
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| MCB 102 |
Medical Coding I |
2 Credit Hours |
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An introduction to the field of medical coding and
compliance for physician practices. Course provides practice in linking diagnosis and procedure
codes correctly utilizing the CPT and ICD-9-CM. |
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| MCB 103 |
Medical Coding II |
2 Credit Hours |
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A study of outpatient medical coding
procedures utilizing the CPT and ICD-9-CM. Practice in coding diagnoses and procedures for
patient account records. Prerequisite: MCB 102 |
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| BUS 101 |
Career Development |
3 Credit Hours |
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An overview of the world of work
emphasizing job search techniques, resumes and interviewing.
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A Career as a Medical Coder and a Medical Biller!
