Medical Billing & Coding +

Program Outcomes

Students who complete the Medical Billing & Coding certificate will be able to:

• understand the role, standards, and clinical practice guidelines of agencies such as Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Service (CMS) as they relate to the patient record and describe the financial consequences of not meeting the standards;
• examine laws and ethics related to maintenance of data accuracy, security, patient privacy, confidentiality, and proper release of health information within manual and computerized information systems and considering government regulations;
• employ knowledge of medical terminology and human body systems to identify and properly code diagnoses, procedures, and services;
• demonstrate proficiency in writing, technological literacy, and interpersonal communication;
• complete the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) examination for Certified Professional Coders (CPC) with a passing score; and
• explore pathways and demonstrate preparedness for educational and career development in the student’s field of study.

Total credits: 30

Required Courses

Courses are listed in the order in which we recommend you take them.

• INT 1050 - Dimensions of Self & Society
• AHS 1015 - Introduction to Health Information Systems
• AHS 1205 - Medical Terminology
• BIO 1140 - Human Biology
• AHS 2165 - Health Insurance Reimbursement and Billing
• CIS 1041 - Computer Applications
• COM 1010 - Effective Workplace Communication
• AHS 2121 - Medical Coding I
• AHS 2122 - Medical Coding II
• INT 2860 - Professional Field Experience

Note:

Background checks are common in healthcare fields. Those with prior justice system involvement are encouraged to research employment exclusions that may arise depending on role, employer, and/or licensing criteria.