Medical Coding and Billing Specialist Career Studies Certificate
Program Currently Under Review-Courses May Not Be Offered in Order Shown
LENGTH
The certificate requires completion of 14 credits.
PURPOSE
This program of studies will prepare students for positions in medical offices and provides the knowledge and skills to prepare insurance and billing forms for patients and insurance companies. Medical insurance billing/coding and its related occupations are among the fastest growing opportunities in the healthcare industry
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT
Employment opportunities exist in medical and dental offices, clinics, hospitals, and insurance firms for qualified workers in this field. Ongoing education is essential to career advancement. Students may advance their education through completion of a related degree program. MDA 208 and 209 may be used as career electives in RCC’s Business Management AAS Degree.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Applicants must meet general admission requirements. Prerequisite: placement in ENG 03, 05, and above the 2nd module of developmental math.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students are required to earn a C or better in all courses to be awarded the Career Studies Certificate. Courses may be offered in short, dynamic sessions as well as traditional semester-length sessions.
CURRICULUM
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST 117 | Keyboarding for Computer Usage* | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ITE 115 | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MDA 101 | Medical Assistant Science I** | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| MDA 208 | Medical Office Coding/Billing | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MDA 209 | Medical Office Insurance | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MDA 195 | Topics in Discipline: Exam Preparation | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 2 | 14 |
*Students must be able to type at least 35 words per minute and may test out of AST 117
** Students may substitute PNE 155 or BIO 141, 142 and NUR 120 or HLT 143 for MDA 101
Total Minimum Credits: 14
This page was last modified on May 16, 2012. If you are looking for previous catalog information, please reference the 2006-2007 Catalog, 2008-2010 Catalog, 2010-2012 Catalog.
