Medical Billing and Coding Professional
The Medical Billing and Coding Professional certificate will prepare students with the necessary skills and knowledge to obtain an entry-level position in medical insurance coding and office administration within a variety of healthcare settings.
Medical Billing and Coding Professional certificate graduates will:
- Apply medicolegal principles when working with protected health information (PHI)
- Accurately code diagnoses and procedures for the medical office
- Accurately prepare insurance billing forms
- Competently use software commonly used in the medical practice
- Be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field
- Demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, communication, intercultural appreciation, and technical and information literacy skills
It is the student's responsibility to discuss sequencing and work out their individual schedule with a counselor or advisor. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.
Admission Requirements
Entry into this program requires completion of an admissions application.
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