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Nov 08, 2024
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Catalog 2024-2025
Medical Billing & Coding +
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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;
- pepare to complete industry certifications with a passing score; and
- explore pathways and demonstrate preparedness for educational and career development in the student’s field of study.
Required Courses
Courses are listed in the order in which we recommend you take them.
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.
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