Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate should possess the competencies and knowledge required to function successfully as a medical biller and coder by demonstrating the ability to:

• Identify and organize components of the medical record in a professional manner appropriate to various real-world situations.
• Use medical terminology to describe health conditions and human disease in the context of anatomy and physiology.
• Code clinical data and prepare medical insurance claims for reimbursement purposes.
• Abstract information from patient records and utilize medical billing software to accurately enter data, transactions, payments and appointments.
• Apply ethical and legal principles and standards for the control, release and use of health information.

At the conclusion of this program, students will have two optional opportunities:

• Students can become nationally certified by the NHA (National Healthcare Association)
• Students to continue their education in one of the degree programs offered in the division
  Upon graduation, students will be prepared to begin their role as a coding and billing specialist in doctor offices, clinics, insurance companies, and home-based billing services; performing a variety of duties including medical insurance coding and billing; completing and submitting medical insurance forms; creating and maintaining medical charts; preparing reports and correspondence; abstracting data from medical reports, and complying with HIPAA regulations.

The Certificate program in Medical Billing and Coding requires the successful completion of 30 semester credit hours for graduation.