Major Code
118E
The Medical Billing and Coding Certificate is designed to meet the needs of individuals seeking employment in medical billing and coding. The certificate provides a comprehensive curriculum for the skills needed to code, bill, and process healthcare claims. Medical coding and billing opportunities exist in physician offices, billing companies, insurance companies and in the home.
Career Ready Pathway (9 Months)
Guided pathways are recommended course sequences for earning a certificate or degree. Waubonsee’s academic and career advising and counseling professionals are available to guide students on their path to graduate.
Course Requirements
BIO260 Human Structure and Function
CIS110 Business Information Systems
HIT110 Medical Terminology
HIT120 Medical Office Procedures
HIT130 Medical Insurance and Reimbursement
HIT142 Legal/Ethical Issues in Healthcare
HIT210 ICD Coding
HIT215 CPT Coding
HIT220 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for the Health Information Technology Professional
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