Program Number: 61-160-3
School Year: 2020-2021
Certificate
Campus: Fond du Lac
This program is NOT eligible for financial aid
School Year: 2020-2021
Certificate
Campus: Fond du Lac
This program is NOT eligible for financial aid
Medical Billing Specialist Certificate
Start your career in the medical records and information field in as little as one year with a Medical Billing Specialist Certificate from Moraine Park Technical College.
About the Program
Medical billing specialists review patient charts to transcribe patient history into standardized medical codes that can be used by both the health care providers and insurance companies.
The Medical Billing Specialist Certificate at Moraine Park prepares students to enter the growing medical records and information field with a strong foundation and understanding of the complex billing processes in a health care organization.
What You’ll Learn
The Medical Billing Specialist certificate teaches students the basics of medical terminology and billing practices, as well as hands-on experience using medical billing and coding software programs. MPTC’s Medical Billing Specialist certificate prepares students for the Certified Professional Coder designation from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
The courses from this certificate can be directly transferred into Moraine Park’s Medical Office Specialist technical diploma and Medical Office Management Associate of Applied Science degree should students choose to continue their education.
Approximate Costs
Career Opportunities
Admission Process
Transfer Opportunities
Additional Information
Approximate Costs
- $136.50 per credit (resident)
- $204.75 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
- Please refer to the MPTC Student Handbook for additional enrollment fee information.
Career Opportunities
- Medical Billing Clerk
- Medical Accounts Receivable Clerk
- Medical Claims Specialist
Transfer Opportunities
Check out the Credit Transfers page for more information.
Additional Information
*Enrollment may limit the campus availability or delivery of certain courses.
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| Number | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| 501-101 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| 501-107 | Digital Literacy for Healthcare | 2 |
| 509-102 | Human Body in Health and Disease | 3 |
| 509-107 | Medical Office Insurance and Finance | 2 |
| Total | 10 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 160-151 | Specialized Insurance Claims | 3 |
| 160-152 | Electronic Patient Billing | 3 |
| 509-109 | Medical Law, Ethics and Professionalism | 2 |
| Total | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |