The Medical Billing and Coding certificate courses may be taken as an option by the Medical Assisting Program students, thereby obtaining both a Medical Assisting Certificate and a Billing and Coding Certificate. Courses may be taken separately to obtain Medical Billing and Coding certificate only. A grade of “C” or better is required in all classes to progress in the program. To be admitted to the Medical Billing and Coding Certificate program, the student must complete an application and the required prerequisites, ENG 514 and MATH 531.
The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.
★ Program Requirement GE General Education E Elective
Fall Year 1
Semester Units: 9.0
MA 305 (same as MB 305)
Body Systems and Disease
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5.0
MA 352 (same as MB 352)
MA Administrative Procedures
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4.0
Spring Year 1
Semester Units: 7.0
MB 360 (same as MA 360)
Medical Billing & Insurance
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4.0
MB 361 (same as MA 361)
Coding for Medical Insurance
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3.0
Total Units: 16.0