Medical Billing Specialist Certificate
Program Number: 97-106-6
School Year: 2012-2013
Certificate
Campus: Fond du Lac
Program Description
The highly specialized professional trend in the medical office is emerging as a result of the changes in the healthcare delivery system and the continuous growth of managed care. This certificate prepares the student to perform the functions of the extremely complex billing processes in a healthcare organization.
Approximate Costs
- $111.85 per credit (resident)
- $167.80 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
Program Outcomes
- Perform medical billing in a medical facility.
- Prepare insurance claims.
- Operate billing software.
Career Opportunities
- Medical Billing Specialist or Medical Insurance Specialist in health care organizations and insurance companies.
Admission Process
- Submit the college admission application.
- Submit the $30 one-time fee.
- Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (strongly encouraged).
Courses
| Number | Title | Crds |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | ||
| 501-101 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| 501-107 | Introduction to Healthcare Computing | 2 |
| 509-302 | Human Body in Health and Disease | 3 |
| 509-307 | Medical Office Insurance and Finance | 2 |
| Total | 10 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| 106-151 | Specialized Insurance Claims | 2 |
| 106-152 | Electronic Patient Billing | 2 |
| 509-301 | Medical Assistant Administrative Procedures | 2 |
| 509-309 | Medical Law, Ethics and Professionalism | 2 |
| Total | 8 | |
| Total Program Credits | 18 | |
Additional Program Requirements
Students will need to complete Basic Math Proficiency.Academic Planner
Transfer Opportunities
Check out the Credit Transfers page for more information.
Additional Information
The Final Steps
When you are in the last semester of coursework, complete the graduation candidacy form and submit it with the $30 fee to the Registration Office.