Jun 03, 2025  
2025-2026 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2025-2026 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook

Medical Office Administration - Billing and Coding Certificate (C25310MC)


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The Medical Office Administration-Billing and Coding certificate prepares individuals for entry-level administration and financial roles in medical office. 

Upon completion, students will be equipped with skills in practice management, electronic heath record systems, and basic billing and coding to efficiently complete the billing cycle and manage patient encounters in a medical office. 

Program Learning Outcome

Graduates will:

  1. Demonstrate decision-making skills in managing office operations, including data entry, communications, equipment maintenance, scheduling, inventory, and financial tasks in the medical setting. 

Total Program Hours: 18


Note(s):


The credits obtained from this certificate may be applied toward an Associate Degree in Medical Office Administration. 

This certificate program will NOT certify an individual as a professional coder.  To become certified, students should contact one of the accrediting bodies and make arrangements for the certification exam.  For more information, please visit https://www.ahima.org or http://www.aapc.com/.

This certificate is issued by Gaston College and is not associated with third-party vendor certifications. 

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