Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding Classes
Medical coding is the practice of assigning specific numeric and alpha-numeric codes to medical services, procedures, and diagnoses in order to submit claims to insurance companies including Medicare and Medicaid, in order to receive payment for services provided by a licensed healthcare professional. Medical billers and coders function as medical reimbursement consultants to medical practices, physician billing services, insurance companies, software companies, healthcare agencies, consulting firms, and State and Federal Government agencies.
Curriculum
Non-major core requirements: 9 credits
| BIO 101 | Concepts in Human Biology | 3 |
| HSC 105 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 |
Major core requirements: 21 credits
First semester
| MED 115 | Introduction to Medical Insurance and Coding | 3 |
| MCD 213 | CPT ®-4 Coding I | 3 |
Second semester
| MCD 214 | CPT ®-4 Coding II - (CPC) | 3 |
| MCD 216 | ICD-10-CM Coding | 3 |
Third semester
| MCD 220 | Medical Coding Capstone | 3 |
| MED 250 | Medical Office Management | 3 |
| MCD 299 | Medical Billing and Coding Internship OR | |
| HSC 111 | Medical Law and Ethics | 3 |
Total credits: |
30 |
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Course sections noted with an ‘H’ are delivered in a hybrid format (a combination of on-campus and online learning).
Course sections noted with an ‘O’ are delivered in an online format.
We’re ready when you are
- Enrollment is hassle-free, and it’s easy to get started.
- Financial aid is available, and we’re still accepting applications.
- You will find comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
- We are veteran-friendly, and we understand and respect the needs of veteran students.
- If you want to transfer in credits, we can typically review your transcripts of prior learning in less than one business day.
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- Phone800-889-3282
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- Emailbdaley@goodwin.edu
