Medical Billing and Coding - Certificate of Achievement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.

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.

Develop communication skills necessary to effectively communicate with other health care team members, patients, and physicians.

Utilize critical thinking and decision-making skills while providing competent clinical and administrative service in healthcare settings.

Demonstrate respect for the human dignity and the rights of all individuals with awareness of cultural differences.

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

9 units
MA 352
MA Administrative Procedures
The course explores administrative office tasks including secretarial and accounting procedures, written and oral communications, appointment scheduling, and records management. Topics include insurance, banking, professional fees, billing, and collection of fees. Administrative legal and ethical issues are addressed. Computer applications are employed for most functions in the medical field. The course is not open to students who are currently enrolled or have received credit for MB 352.
            MA 305
            Body Systems and Disease
            A study of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic testing and treatment modalities. The course is not open to students who are currently enrolled or have received credit for MB 305.

                      Spring Year 1

                      7 units
                      MB 360
                      Medical Billing & Insurance
                      The course covers practices and principles of health insurance using medical terminology for completion of medical forms. It is an introduction to various types of medical billing practices including the pegboard system, computerized billing, basic insurance forms, collections, and basic legal aspects of billing. The course is not open to students who have received credit for MA 360.
                      1. Corequisite: MB 361
                              MB 361
                              Coding for Medical Insurance
                              The course covers practices and principles of health insurance and health care finance coding procedures. International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision Clinical Modification (ICD 10-CM), current Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) guidelines for coding and reporting are utilized in practical application scenarios. The course is not open to students who have received credit for MA 361.
                              1. Corequisite: MB 360