Basic Medical Billing and Coding (ND)

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, the student will learn specialized medical terminologies needed to complete appropriate forms in preparing, maintaining/filing, and charting medical records including insurance claims. The student will learn to use appropriate computer programs to create needed documents/correspondence in performing medical billing and coding, including using the Internet.This certificate is designed for students who are preparing for a position as a medical biller/coder and will work in a physician’s office, a medical clinic, a hospital, or a billing agency.

This certificate does not satisfy the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree.

Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
	CABOT 102	English for Business	4
	CABOT 205	Computer Keyboarding/Typing I	3
	CABOT 208	Windows Basics	1
	CABOT 50**	Computer Application Internship	3
	MOA 181 or MOA 182	Basic Medical Terminology Medical Terminology for Body Systems	3 or 3
	MOA 183	Introduction to Health Insurance & Reimbursement	4
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		18

** Must be in a medical office or medical facility.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2018	GCC Catalog 2018-2019
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.