Medical Billing/Coding Specialist (CP)(Plan Code: MICMCC45)
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| Code | Title | Credits/Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| Computational Skills | ||
| AH 261 | Statistics for Health Care Professionals | 3 |
| Human Relations | ||
| HIM 206 | Professional Development | 2 |
| Major Area Requirements | ||
| BUS 104 | Keyboarding & Word Processing 1 | 1-3 |
| BUS 149 | Computer Application Essentials | 3 |
| AH 100 | Basic Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| AH 101 | Basic Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| AH 104 | Health Care Delivery & Career Exploration | 3 |
| AH 110 | Medical Terminology I | 3 |
| AH 111 | Medical Terminology II | 3 |
| HIM 101 | Legal & Ethical Aspects of Healthcare | 3 |
| HIM 112 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | 3 |
| HIM 114 | Medical Office Administrative Procedures | 4 |
| HIM 131 | Revenue Cycle Management | 4 |
| HIM 130 | Medical Coding I | 4 |
| HIM 226 | Professional Practice Practicum 2 | 2-4 |
| HIM 232 | Medical Coding II | 5 |
| HIM 233 | Medical Coding III & Coding Exam Prep | 5 |
| HLTH 124 | Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid | 1 |
| Total Credits/Units | 60 | |
- 1
Only 1 (one) credit/unit required
- 2
Must take no less than 2 (two) credits/units
Program Outcomes
Program outcomes are overarching skills that are emphasized and reinforced throughout several courses in a specific program; they are measurable statements that define what students should know or be able to do by the end of a certificate or degree at Clark College. After successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply health information policies, regulations, accreditation standards, and legal requirements to ensure compliance.
- Assign and validate diagnostic and procedural codes using standard classification systems (e.g., CPT, HCPCS, ICD, etc) and coding guidelines to support reimbursement and data quality.
- Apply and monitor revenue cycle processes, including charge capture, billing, and reimbursement methodologies, to ensure accurate financial outcomes.
- Demonstrate and model foundational leadership, teamwork, communication, and professional behavior in accordance with legal, ethical, and industry standards.
- Identify and explain foundational biomedical sciences (e.g., anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical terminology) and allied health concepts essential for HIM practice.
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