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Medical Coding and Billing

Students gain skills and knowledge in computer applications, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical office procedures, medical coding, and medical billing. A certificate in Medical Coding and Billing is a foundation to a rewarding healthcare career in many healthcare settings including medical offices, hospitals, and medical billing firms. Students are encouraged to build on the certificate and obtain an Associate’s degree at the College.

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The United States Labor Bureau predicts an 15% increase in the number of Medical Billing and Coding employment opportunities through the year 2024.

Upon successful completion of the Medical Coding and Billing Certificate, students are able to:

  • Demonstrate desirable work habits including verbal/written communication skills, technological competence, critical thinking, problem solving, self-reliance, cooperativeness, and adaptability.
  • Analyze ethical issues and apply ethical standards in the performance of responsibilities in the healthcare environment.
  • Assume an entry-level position as a medical coder and/or billing specialist in various health care settings.
  • Sit for the national qualifying examination for a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and/or the examination for a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC).
  • Demonstrate the ability to code and bill abstract health information from reading a medical chart to assigning the correct diagnosis (ICD-10), procedure (CPT), and supply (HCPCS Level II) code in a wide variety of medical settings.

Full Time Faculty

Michael Bejtlich
Kathleen Bent, Business Department Chair
Mary Jean Huettner
Marie Keough, Coordinator, Business Administration
Paul McCormick, Coordinator, Hospitality & Tourism Management

Adjunct Faculty

Fozia Ahmed
Nancy Dempsey
Gwenn Dyson
Mark Ells
Gail Knell
Doreen Lawrence
Elaine Moore
Michael Otto
Else Rhodes
Debora Sementa
Juanita Sweet