Insurance Billing and Coding for the Medical Office
Career Overview
Medical Insurance Claims Coders classify health information to obtain insurance reimbursement for the healthcare provider's expenses. They review documents for completeness and accuracy and transmit claims for payment. This program prepares the individual to work in medical offices and clinics.
Prerequisites
- Previous college experience or assessment of entry-level academic skills in reading, writing, and math
- Documentation or assessment of computer skills: MS Word and keyboarding speed of 25 wpm
Coursework
| Class | Hours |
|---|---|
| Medical Law and Ethics for Health Professionals (PBHL 1001) | 16 |
| Medical Terminology I (MDCA 1013) | 64 |
| Medical Office Procedures (MDCA 1021) | 64 |
| Human Disease/Pathophysiology (MDCA 1002) | 48 |
| Medical Insurance/Coding (MDCA 1043) | 48 |
| Computers in Healthcare (HITT 1011) | 32 |
| Electronic Medical Records (HITT 1091) | 16 |
| Advanced Medical Coding (POFM 2010) | 64 |
| Total | 352 |
| Optional Insurance Coding Classes: | |
| Certified Coding Review (HITT 2049) | 32 |
| Pharmacology (HPRS 2000) | 48 |
| *Course offerings vary by semester. | |
For more information
Please call 972-238-6950 or
email HealthProfessions@dcccd.edu or
visit our website Health Professions Home
Please call 972-238-6950 or
email HealthProfessions@dcccd.edu or
visit our website Health Professions Home
Continuing Education Class Listings
Fall 2009