Medical Office Administration - Billing and Coding, A.A.S. (A25310MC)

The Medical Office Administration-Billing and Coding curriculum prepares individuals to become medical specialists who prepare, submit and/or process insurance claims for medical and other health-care related offices.

Students will gain extensive knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, human diseases, diagnostic studies, surgical procedures, and laboratory procedures. In addition to word processing skills, students will gain knowledge of medical billing, coding and insurance.

Graduates should qualify for employment in hospitals, medical clinics, doctors’ offices, extended care facilities, diagnostic centers, insurance companies and other health related facilities. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry-recognized certification exams.

Program Learning Outcomes

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.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word by creating, formatting, and managing professional documents in alignment with industry standards. 
3. Analyze medical documentation to extract relevant information necessary for accurate procedural and diagnostic coding. 

Course Selection Information

Students, to help you progress in your degree program, take prerequisite courses along with English and Math early in your academic career. This will align you for greater success in completing your program of study. Click on the courses listed below to ensure you are aware of prerequisites. The order shown below under the student program priorities is a guide.

Student Program Priorities:

1. MED 118  , MED 121 , OST 148  (fall only course)
2. OST 136 , OST 161