Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
Degree
Certificate (Eligible for federal aid as a stand-alone certificate or if combined with AS degree)
Overview
The Medical Billing and Coding Certificate prepares students to function in medical clinic coding/billing departments, as well as coding/billing facilities. Students learn to analyze medical records, such as chart notes and operation reports, and assign accurate medical codes for diagnoses (ICD-10-CM), procedures (CPT), and supplies (HCPCS). Students also learn billing and reimbursement practices, including CMS 1500 forms. The Medical Coding program prepares students to sit for a national certification exam (CPC).
Career Opportunities
Medical billers/coders are in demand by coding/billing facilities, insurance companies, medical clinics (all specialties), and hospitals. This occupation is expected to experience faster than average employment growth with a moderate volume of annual job openings.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the certificate, successful graduates will be able to:
- Identify organs and structures of human anatomy and physiology of body systems, including medical terminology, related diseases/disorders, signs/symptoms, etiology, diagnostics tests, procedures, treatments/medications
- Demonstrate accurate and efficient billing and medical coding principles, including reading and analyzing patient charts/operative notes, understanding and applying the Revenue Cycle, and assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS national codes
- Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, regarding medical coding topics and issues using professional and appropriate methods and/or medical terminology
Course Requirements
Students are responsible for examining the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
Religion Course
Choose one course (2 credits)
| REL 200 | The Eternal Family (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 225 | Foundations of the Restoration (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 250 | Jesus Christ & His Everlasting Gospel (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 275 | Teachings & Doctrine of The Book of Mormon (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
*Note: The required (2) credit religion course will count towards the (8) credits of required religion courses for students who are completing the AS degree + certificate
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Core Courses
| MCO 105 | Medical Coding Lab | 1 credit |
| MCO 190 | Introduction to Medical Reimbursement | 4 credits |
| MCO 195A | Introduction to Body Systems | 2 credits |
| MCO 195B | Introduction to Medical Coding | 2 credits |
| MCO 201A | Body Systems 1 | 2 credits |
| MCO 201B | Medical Coding 1 | 2 credits |
| MCO 202A | Body Systems 2 | 2 credits |
| MCO 202B | Medical Coding 2 | 2 credits |
| MCO 203A | Body Systems 3 | 2 credits |
| MCO 203B | Medical Coding 3 | 2 credits |
| MCO 204 | Body Systems & Coding 4 | 4 credits |
| MCO 205 | Medical Coding Lab | 1 credit |
| CAR 201 | Career Success | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
Total Credit Hours: 29
Graduation Requirements
1. Successful completion of the required 29 credit hours of core and religion courses.
2. Completion of each course with a C grade or higher.
3. Cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher.
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Individual student circumstances, such as the need for a smaller course load or the number of preparatory English or Math courses a student must take, may require additional semesters to complete the program. Please see your academic advisor for assistance
First Semester
MCO 190, Introduction to Medical Reimbursement, 4 credits
MCO 195A, Introduction to Body Systems, 2 credits
MCO 195B, Introduction to Medical Coding, 2 credits
MCO 201A, Body Systems 1, 2 credits
MCO 201B, Medical Coding 1, 2 credits
Total Semester Minimum Hours: 12
Second Semester
MCO 105, Lab, 1 credit
MCO 202A, Body Systems 2, 2 credits
MCO 202B, Medical Coding 2, 2 credits
MCO 203A, Body Systems 3, 2 credits
MCO 203B, Medical Coding 3, 2 Credits
REL, Religion Cornerstone, 2 credits
Total Semester Minimum Hours: 11
Third Semester
MCO 204 or MCO 299, Medical Coding Practicum or Medical Coding Practicum with Internship, 4 credits
MCO 205, Medical Coding Lab, 1 credit
CAR 201, Career Success, 1 credit
Total Semester Minimum Hours: 6
Total Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Credits: 29