The objective of this program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment as a Medical Biller/Coder performing administrative duties including Medical Billing and Coding within the health care field. Graduates from the Medical Billing/Coding program will have a working knowledge of administrative duties such as ICD-9 coding, hospital and insurance billing; a fundamental knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare delivery systems, an understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathology/pharmacology, and a comprehensive knowledge of current procedural terminology.
The program consists of 70 weeks, 76.5 Quarter Credit hours of medical theory (including five medical electives and two general electives), and 13.5 Quarter Credit Hours of General Education, totaling 90 Quarter Credit Hours.
Students interested in online education should have a high degree of self-discipline, be committed to a significant amount of coursework, and know how to use the Internet as well as Microsoft Office. The institution reserves the right to deny acceptance to the online program due to a student’s lack of technological skill.