medical billing & coding program outline
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certificate |
credit requirements: |
Minimum
58 Quarter Credits |
day program: |
4 Quarters to
complete |
evening program: |
5 Quarters to
complete |
description: | Medical Billing and Coding is a high demand
field! Careers in this industry are expected to grow 27%
faster than the national average. The aging population in
combination with the usage of technology for medical records is causing
Medical Billing and Coding to be one of the fastest growing
industries. Academy College graduates are prepared to
complete accurate medical coding and medical transcription for clinics,
ambulatory surgery centers, insurance companies, and hospitals. |
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medical programs page |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Business Course - Minimum
6 Credits |
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Office & Clerical
Operations |
6 |
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Computer Science Course -
Minimum 6 Credits |
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MS Office | 6 |
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Medical Courses - Minimum
36 Credits | |
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Medical Office Procedures |
6 |
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Medical Terminology |
6 |
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Medical Law &
Ethics | 6 |
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Medical Insurance
& Coding | 6 |
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CPT Coding | 6 |
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ICD Coding | 6 |
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General Education Course-
Minimum 5 Credits | |
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Anatomy &
Physiology | 5 |
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Written & Oral Communication | 5 |
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