Medical Coding & Billing: CC (SLTC)(CTE)

Certificate of Completion | 30 Credits

Program Description
The Medical Coding and Billing (MC&B) program provides students with the technical skills and knowledge for an entry-level position in a healthcare setting. Once certified students will work as entry-level Medical Coder and/or Biller in a medical office, clinic, or hospital.

MC&B specialists examine how to code diagnoses and procedures performed or identified by a physician. As well as how to process health insurance claims, examine coverage issues, and processes for billing and collections. This training can be used as a step to gain valuable industry-recognized certifications including Certified Professional Coding (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and/or Certified Medical Coder (CMC).

Career Opportunities
For state and national occupation information, visit O*Net Online and enter the following O*Net code(s):

29-2072.00 Medical Records Specialist
43-3021.00 Billing and Posting Clerks

Employment of medical records specialists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2021 to 2031.

Approximately, 14,900 openings for medical records specialists are projected each year, on average. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm

Transfer/Articulation Information
Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: https://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Please visit the program website for up-to-date cost information.

Student Fees: $240
Application Fee: $20
Books/Supplies: $1,075

Additional costs not included but associated with Medical Coding and Billing: AAPC Membership and AAPC National Exam

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Technical education is a lower rate per credit hour. Scholarships may be available.

Note Fees may vary based upon specific registration and are subject to change.

Program Entry Requirements
TRANSCRIPT (Basic Skills Assessment):

Reading: 10.0

Basic computer use knowledge, use of the Internet and email.

Note: The CASAS exam option for program entry is currently suspended.

Program Requirements

Required Courses: (30 Credits)

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

Medical Coding & Billing CC: Full-time
2 semesters

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Define anatomy and medical terminology. [1,4]
Explain medical, legal, and ethical responsibilities. [1,2]
Discuss the elements necessary for HIPAA compliance. [1,2]
Locate, document, and validate appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes using the current ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding manuals for professional service. [1,4]
Demonstrate proper billing, insurance claim preparation using medical office software, and reimbursement. [1, 4]
Prepare to sit for the National Certification Exam. [1, 4]