TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS - 42 ~
*Indicates prerequisites needed | **Indicates placement in course(s) is determined by admissions assessment ~Many students need preliminary math and English
courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English
placement before planning out their full program schedule.
MEDICAL BILLING ~ CERTIFICATE
ADVISORY SHEET
2007-2008
CATALOG
Student Name: ___________________________________
Student ID #:_________________________
This program is offered completely on-line. The Medical Billing Specialist works in a variety of settings including medical management
organizations, physician offices, hospitals, clinics, group practices, billing companies and education. Students in this Certificate program are trained
as entry-level billing specialists. The Medical Billing Specialist Program prepares students with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to
perform the duties of a medical billing specialist in a variety of health care settings.
- please see the back of this page for the recommended
sequence of classes.
Required Skills (or challenge exam)
;
Sub/Course# Title Term completed Credits
Grade
Office Technology
OO 107
Keyboarding Basics
Computer Info Technology CIT 110
Introduction to Computers
Health Science Orientation - Online
General Education Requirements
;
Sub/Course# Title Term completed Credits
Grade
Allied Health
AH 185
Basic Medical Terminology
Math
MATH 103** OR higher required
Writing
ENGL 121** required
Psychology OR
Sociology
PSY 101 OR
General Psychology
SOC 111
Intro to Sociology
Program Specific Requirements
;
Sub/Course# Title Term completed Credits
Grade
Allied Health
AH 201*
Medical Science
Biology
BIO 127
Anat & Phys I for non-clinical maj
Health Info Technology
HI 132*
Health Data Content & Structure
HI 156*
Legal & Reg aspects of healthcare
HI 236*
ICD Coding
HI 237*
CPT Coding
Office Technology
OO 111*
Fund of Health Insurance
OO 112*
Advanced Health Insur Tech
OO 290*
Insurance Internship
*Indicates prerequisites needed | **Indicates placement in course(s) is determined by admissions assessment ~Many students need preliminary math and English
courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English
placement before planning out their full program schedule.
MEDICAL BILLING ~ CERTIFICATE
ADVISORY SHEET
2007-2008
CATALOG
Graduates are prepared to:
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Communicate effectively in both oral and written communication.
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Use the appropriate software and hardware for applications in the business office.
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Manage the information needed for successful operation of the business.
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Apply interpersonal relations concepts and techniques to personal and professional situations.
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Understand and apply mathematical concepts and models.
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Solve billing problems by applying business principles, communication standards, and office management skills.
A grade of "C" or above must be achieved in all courses to advance in the program
.
RECOMMENDED COURSE OF STUDY FOR CERTIFICATE ~ MEDICAL BILLING
REQUIRED SKILL
OO 107 Keyboarding Basics or Challenge Exam
CIT
110 Introduction to Computers or Challenge Exam
Health Science Orientation will be required
FALL SEMESTER
Course No. Title
Credits
AH 185 Basic Medical Terminology 3
BIO 127 Anatomy and Physiology I for
non-clinical major 4
ENGL 121** Composition I
3
HI 132* Health Data Content and Structure 3
OO 111* Fund of Health Insurance 4
Subtotal
17
SPRING SEMESTER
Course No. Title
Credits
AH 201* Medical Science
3
HI 156* Legal & Regulatory Aspects
of Healthcare 3
HI 236* ICD Coding
3
MATH ---** 103 or Higher
4
OO 112* Adv Health Insurance Tech 3
PSY 101 General Psychology
OR
SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology 3
Subtotal
19
SUMMER SEMESTER
Course No. Title
Credits
HI 237* CPT Coding
3
OO 290* Insurance Internship
3
Subtotal
6
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