Medical Coding and Billing Certificate of Technical Studies

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Today’s health care industry is in need of allied health professionals with the knowledgebase and technical skills in processing and managing information to keep patient records, handle billing, and complete insurance claims. These Allied Health Professionals must be knowledgeable in the areas of medical terminology, anatomy, coding and must know the correct procedures to manage medical and health information efficiently. Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Billing and Coding the student is eligible to take two national exams :1) national exams from AHIMA, the CCA- Certified Coding Associate; and 2) CCS- Certified Coding Specialist.

Fall Semester

ALLH 1013 - Medical Terminology Cr.: 2
ALLH 1023 - Pharmacology for Non-Nursing Majors Cr.: 1
ALLH 1025 - Pathophysiology for Allied Health Professional Cr.: 3
ALLH 1605 - CPT Medical Coding Cr.: 3
ALLH 1615 - ICD-9-CM Medical Coding Cr.: 3
HCM 2601 - Fundamentals of Healthcare Management Cr.: 3

Total: 15

Spring Semester

ALLH 1200 - Health Data Cr.: 3
ALLH 1620 - Health Insurance and Medical Billing Cr.: 3
ALLH 2625 - Advanced Medical Coding Cr.: 3
HCM 2650 - Medical Law and Ethics Cr.: 3
BIOL 1160 - Human Anatomy Cr.: 3
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ALLH 1800 - Anatomy and Physiology Survey Cr.: 3

Medical Coding and Billing Certificate of Technical Studies

Fall Semester

Total: 15

Spring Semester

Total: 15

Summer Semester

Total: 3

Total: 33