Medical Billing Coding and Insurance Certificate of Completion
45 credits
The Medical Billing, Coding, and Insurance Certificate of Completion is provided by the Office Professions Department.
Program Description
The Medical Billing, Coding, and Insurance Certificate of Completion prepares students for employment in medical billing and coding positions 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. According to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, for Healthcare Support Occupations the current average salary in Montana is $30,720.
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.
- Demonstrate skills required for administrative responsibilities in a medical facility.
- Discuss considerations for Native American/Alaska Native populations in the workplace.
Fall
Fall
| BUMG160 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| CAPP105 | Computers for College Success | 1 |
| ALLH101 | Career Essentials for Health Sciences | 2 |
| HIEP118 | Medical Terminology | 4 |
| HIEP121 | Medical Legal Aspects | 2 |
| NASD101 | History of Indians in the United States | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Winter
| CAPP160 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| ENGL101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| HIEP141 | Medical Coding and Billing | 4 |
| HIEP162 | Introduction to Human Disease I | 3 |
| OFED142 | Professional Relationships in the Workplace | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
| HIEP171 | Medical Administrative Practices | 4 |
| HIEP172 | Introduction to Human Disease II | 3 |
| MAST143 | Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant | 3 |
| OFED171 | Customer Service | 2 |
| OFED290 | Office Practicum | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
The Medical Billing, Coding, and Insurance Program has designated the following courses as embedding the "4 Cs" competencies: Communication:
OFED 142. Critical Thinking:
HIEP 141 and
CAPP 105. Cultural Understanding:
CAPP 160. Citizenship:
OFED 142 and
HIEP 121. Information Literacy is taught in
CAPP 105.
Total Credit Hours: 45