Medical Billing and Coding Program Details
Program Description
To develop in students the traits and skills needed to perform as competent entry-level medical billing and coding professionals. Students develop practical knowledge of medical terminology, medical insurance, billing and reimbursement methodology, patient records, principles of diagnostic and procedural coding, and claims management.
This is a blended program with courses conducted both online and on-campus.
Graduates of this program receive a certificate. The courses within the program are acceptable for credit toward PMI’s Health Care Administration Associate of Applied Science Degree Program.
Program Requirements
How Long is the Program?
Program Length: Approximately 9 months
Curriculum: What Classes Do I Need to Take to Become a Medical Billing and Coding Professional?
Here are just a few classes you will take during the Medical Billing and Coding program:
- Introduction to Insurance and Coding
- Electronic Health Records
- Medical Terminology and Patient Records
- Hospital Diagnostic Medical Coding
- Medical Law and Ethics
Where Can I Take a Medical Billing and Coding Training Class Near Me?
| CSK 100 |
Study Skills* |
15 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| CAT 150 |
Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology* |
55 |
- |
- |
3.5 |
| CCB 100 |
Computer Basics* |
- |
15 |
- |
0.5 |
| CMF 95 |
Math Fundamentals* |
20 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| CHS 100 |
CPR & First Aid* |
10 |
5 |
- |
0.5 |
| Career Prep Sequence Total |
100 |
20 |
- |
6.5 |
*Successful completion of CSK 100, CAT 150, CHS 100, CCB 100, and CMF 95 is required prior to externship.
| MAA 100 |
Office Management |
30 |
30 |
- |
3.0 |
| MAA 102 |
Introduction to Insurance and Coding |
15 |
15 |
- |
1.5 |
| MAA 104 |
Business Writing and Electronic Health Records |
15 |
15 |
- |
1.5 |
| Professional Sequence I Total** |
60 |
60 |
- |
6.0 |
**Professional Sequence I must be successfully completed prior to entrance into Professional Sequences II, III and IV. Professional Sequences II, III, and IV can be completed in any order.
| MBC 110 |
Principles of Insurance |
15 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| MBC 120 |
Clinical Diagnostic Medical Coding |
45 |
30 |
- |
4.0 |
| MBC 135 |
Medical Terminology and Patient Records |
- |
30 |
- |
1.0 |
| Professional Sequence II Total |
60 |
60 |
- |
6.0 |
| MBC 130 |
Medical Billing and Reimbursement Methods |
30 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| MBC 125 |
Hospital Diagnostic Medical Coding |
45 |
30 |
- |
4.0 |
| MBC 115 |
Electronic Health Records |
- |
15 |
- |
0.5 |
| Professional Sequence III Total |
75 |
45 |
- |
6.5 |
| MBC 140 |
Procedural Medical Coding |
45 |
30 |
- |
4.0 |
| MBC 150 |
Claims Management |
15 |
15 |
- |
1.5 |
| MDA 136 |
Medical Law and Ethics |
15 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| Professional Sequence IV Total |
75 |
45 |
- |
6.5 |
| MBC 180 |
Certification Review |
30 |
30 |
- |
3.0 |
| MBC 200 |
Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding Capstone |
- |
30 |
80 |
2.5 |
| Capstone Sequence Total |
30 |
60 |
80 |
5.5 |
| Program Totals |
400 |
290 |
80 |
37.0 |