This program is designed to prepare students for careers as Medical Billing and Coding specialists. It includes various foundation courses for healthcare professionals, as well as specialized courses for insurance billing and coding. Students will develop skills and knowledge to translate diseases, conditions, and procedures into numerical designations as needed for appropriate reimbursement. a supervised externship in clinics, insurance companies, or other medical facilities provides experience to prepare students for entry-level positions in a healthcare setting. This program requires a minimum of four quarters for completion. It may also be completed on a part-time basis.
Students entering the Medical Billing and Coding program are required to take the Accuplacer placement test for English and Math. Students must place into English 101, or alternatively, complete ENGL 099 with a 2.0 or higher or ENGL091 with a 3.3 or higher. Students are also required to place into Math 099, or alternatively complete MATH 094 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
Prior to placement in externship, students will need to submit a completed application packet to the instructor.
Externship Documentation Requirements Include:
- Completed application by the end of Winter quarter.
- Proof of typing proficiency of 30 wpm with 90% accuracy.
- Proof of up-to-date immunization status.
- Criminal History Information Background Check **A student who cannot participate in healthcare settings during externship based on a positive background inquiry check will not be able to successfully complete the program.**
Students will incur the same fees as other Olympic College students, plus:
- Computer lab fees
- Vaccinations and or titers (blood draws) as needed to meet clinical documentation requirements.
- Criminal History Information Background Check
- Cost of malpractice coverage
- Purchase of CPT and ICD-10 coding books.
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