Medical Billing Coding and Insurance Certificate of Completion
45 credits
Program Description
The Medical Billing, Coding, and Insurance Certificate of Completion prepares students for employment in medical billing and coding within healthcare facilities. Student will gain skills and knowledge in specific courses geared towards healthcare industry, including medical terminology, legal and ethical issues, foundation in medical coding and billing, understanding of human disease and pharmacology, and basic computer application skills in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and database. After completion of the certificate, students will be prepared to take one of the national certification examinations.
Career Opportunities
Students who complete the Medical Billing, Coding, and Insurance Certificate of Completion will be prepared for employment in entry-level billing, coding, and insurance positions. Students are also prepared to take the billing and coding national certification exams.
According to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, for Healthcare Support Occupations the current average salary in Montana is $34,160.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Certificate of Completion in Medical Billing, Coding, and Insurance, graduates will be able to:
- Define medical terms and identify body systems and functions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical/legal aspects of medical office employment.
- Demonstrate skills in coding and billing for medical reimbursement.
- Create and maintain spreadsheets, database, presentations, and word processing documents commonly used in businesses.
- Demonstrate skills required for administrative responsibilities in a medical facility.
Fall
Fall
| ALLH101 | Career Essentials for Health Sciences | 2 |
| BUMG160 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| CAPP105 | Computers for College Success | 1 |
| HIEP118 | Medical Terminology | 4 |
| HIEP121 | Medical Legal Aspects | 2 |
| NASD101 | History of Indians in the United States | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Winter
Spring
| ENGL101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| HIEP171 | Medical Administrative Practices | 4 |
| MAST143 | Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant | 3 |
| MAST181 | Human Disease II | 4 |
| OFED290 | Office Practicum | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
The Medical Billing, Coding, and Insurance Program has designated the following courses as embedding the "4 Cs" competencies: Communication:
OFED 121. Critical Thinking:
HIEP 141. Cultural Understanding:
CAPP 160. Citizenship:
OFED 121 and
HIEP 121.
Total Credit Hours: 45