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FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGEMEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION/
MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING CERTIFICATE (C25310H1)Effective Date: Fall 2014
Revised: 03/06/14
The Medical Coding and Billing certificate is designed to prepare students for employment in a medical office or other health-care related business and is limited to only those individuals enrolled in the Cumberland County High School Connections Academy.
The certificate program covers medical terminology; medical ethics, medical coding, billing and insurance; procedure and diagnostic coding. Students will learn accurate coding processes and develop skills applicable in the medical coding and billing field.
Upon completion of this program, students would be able to perform the basic coding skills required in today's medical office or transfer the course credits to the Medical Office Administration program for an Associate of Applied Science degree.
Length: 2 SemestersPrerequisites: High School Diploma, Placement Test Credit EquivalentAward: Certificate FALL SEMESTER
Prefix No. Title Class Lab Clinical Credit*OST141 Med Terms I – Med Office 3 0 0 3**OST142 Med Terms II – Med Office 3 0 0 3OST149 Medical Legal Issues 3 0 0 3
----- ----- ----- -----Totals 9 0 0 9
SPRING SEMESTERPrefix No. Title Class Lab Clinical Credit*OST148 Med Coding Billing & Insu 3 0 0 3**OST247 Procedure Coding 1 2 0 2**OST248 Diagnostic Coding 1 2 0 2
----- ----- ----- -----Totals 5 4 0 7
TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS.... 16
Work-Based Learning Option: NA
*1’st eight weeks**2’nd eight weeks
PROGRAM FACT SHEET
MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION A25310
This curriculum prepares individuals for employment in medical and other health-care related offices.
Course work will include medical terminology, information systems, office management, medical coding, billing and insurance, legal and ethical issues, and formatting and word processing. Students will learn administrative and support functions and develop skills applicable in medical environments.
Employment opportunities are available in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, and other health-care related organizations.
Awards
Associate Degree: Medical Office Administration (A25310) Length of Program: 5 SemestersPrerequisite: High School Diploma and 1 unit of Algebra, Placement Test Equivalent
Diploma: Not Applicable Length of Program:Prerequisite:
Certificate: Medical Office Administration Certificate (C25310C1) Length of Program: 2 SemestersPrerequisite: High School Diploma, PlacementTest Equivalent
Certificate: Medical Coding Specialist Certificate (C25310C2) Length of Program: 3 SemestersPrerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement
Test Equivalent
Certificate: Dental Office Specialist Certificate (C25310C3) Length of Program: 3 SemestersPrerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement
Test Equivalent
Certificate: Inpatient Medical Coding Specialist Certificate (C25310C4)
Length of Program: 2 SemestersPrerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement
Test Equivalent
Certificate: Medical Coding and Billing Certificate (C25310H1) Length of Program: 2 SemestersPrerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement
Test Credit Equivalent
Work-Based Learning Requirements/Opportunities: For Work-Based Learning education requirements/opportunities please see the appropriate Program Sequencing sheet.
License or Certification Information: None Required
Program Information Contact:Curriculum Chairperson: Denise DeDeauxTelephone Number: (910) 678-8343Office Location: Cumberland Hall, Room 348EEmail: [email protected]
Department Office: Cumberland Hall, Room 377DTelephone: (910) 678-8292FTCC Web Site: FTTC Website
Application Deadlines: The program is designed for a student to enter during the fall semester. A student may enter at other times with approval of the Department Chairperson.
Scholarship/Title IV Financial Aid/VA Services: Scholarships/Title IV Financial Aid/Veteran's assistance may be available for associate degrees. Certificates and diplomas that fall under this program/area of study may or may not be eligible for Scholarship/Title IV Financial Aid/VA Services. Please contact the Financial Aid Office, Student Center, Room 2; Telephone (910) 678-8242. Veterans Services, General Classroom Building, Room 202, (910) 678-8580.
Child Care Financial Assistance Information: See Child Care Associate, Early Childhood Center, Room 210; Telephone: (910) 678-8486
Revised: 08/07/17
