Medical Coding and Billing-CT
Program Overview
Certificate of Achievement - Medical Coding and Billing
Professional Skills and Career Paths
The medical coding and billing online training program prepares you to fill positions
as medical coding and billing professionals.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this certificate program will have the knowledge and skills to:
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Apply rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling while using medical terms correctly.
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Identify ICD-10 and basic claims processes for medical insurance and third-party reimbursements and know how to manually file claims using the CPT and ICD-10 manuals.
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Knowledge in finding the service and codes using the CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS manuals.
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Recognize the common types of medical insurance and computerized medical billing systems.
General Education Requirements
English/Communications (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 | Composition-Enhanced | 5 Credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 Credits |
| ENG 103 | English Fund Tech Writing | 3 Credits |
Human Relations
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COT 240 | Exec Office Procedures | 3 Credits |
Program Requirements
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCOD 110 | Intro Medical Code/Bill | 3 Credits |
| MCOD 120 | Med Termlgy Hlthcare/Env | 3 Credits |
| MCOD 130 | Intro Anat/Path/Pharm | 5 Credits |
| MCOD 140 | Hlth Care Struct/Med Rcrd | 3 Credits |
| MCOD 200 | Introduction Diagnostic Coding | 3 Credits |
| MCOD 210 | Explore Reimburse/Procedl | 5 Credits |
| MCOD 220 | Skill Building Outpatient Code | 6 Credits |
Suggested Course Sequence
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| English* | 3-5 |
| MCOD 110 | 3 |
| MCOD 120 | 3 |
| MCOD 130 | 5 |
| MCOD 140 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 17-19 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COT 240 | 3 |
| MCOD 200 | 3 |
| MCOD 210 | 5 |
| MCOD 220 | 6 |
| TOTAL | 17 |