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Career Studies Certificate
Eastern Shore Community College
Program Details
Career Studies Certificate in Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Eastern Shore Community College
The Billing and Coding (BC) certificate program prepares individuals for a position in a medical office setting. Students are prepared to complete insurance and billing forms for patients and insurance companies. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the National Center Competency Test (NCCT) for certification. Note: Admission to the program requires a criminal background check.
Outcomes
Students will be able to: Apply Coding & Billing skills related to ICD-10, HCPCS, and CPT. Apply insurance skills and knowledge related to payment and billing procedures. Apply the principles of law and ethics in performing office operations. Apply medical terminology appropriately in the workplace.
Program Overview & Guidance
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | Students entering this field should research the local job market. Many employers want prior office experience when hiring for a Medical Coding and Billing Specialist. |
| Program Requirement Notes | Program Requirement Notes Students will rotate through an internship. Clinical affiliates for Billing and Coding will include nursing homes, rehabilitation, the hospital, and physician’s offices. Upon completion of the program students are eligible to take the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) for certification as a Billing and Coder. Students must complete the program within 3 years to be eligible for national certification. There is a limited time for the student to test for national certification following graduation. Students must apply and send all information to National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) in order to sit for examination. NCCT information regarding testing and fees can be found at https://www.ncctinc.com/ Part-time students should consult their faculty advisors regarding appropriate course sequences. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Upon completion of the program students are eligible to take the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) for certification as a Billing and Coder. Students must complete the program within 3 years to be eligible for national certification. There is a limited time for the student to test for national certification following graduation.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | Part-time students should consult their faculty advisors regarding appropriate course sequences. Students will rotate through an internship. Clinical affiliates for Billing and Coding will include nursing homes, rehabilitation, the hospital, and physician’s offices. |
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Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Career Studies Certificate in Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
19
Career Studies Certificate in Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
19
Medical Coding & Billing CSC
19
ENG 111 Requirement
3
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITE 152 Requirement
3
ITE 152
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SDV 101 Orientation to Healthcare
1
SDV 101 Orient to Healthcare
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDA 101 Medical Assistant Science I (5 credits)
5
MDA 101 Medical Asst Sci
5
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST 126
3
CST 126
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AST 242 Medical Insurance and Coding
6
AST 242 Medical Ins & Coding
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDA 208 Medical Office Coding
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDA 209 Medical Office Ins.
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDA 210 Medical Office Software Applications (1 credit)
1
MDA 210 Medical Off Soft App
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Students must earn 25% of their credits at ESCC for an Associate degree from our institution. Students who transfer to ESCC with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other course transfer. Students who transfer to ESCC with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other course transfer. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | ESCC does not distinguish between students earning an associate degree concurrently, while in high school, or after high school graduation. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | https://es.vccs.edu/admissions-aid/credits/request-credit-for-prior-learning/ |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | YES! (Your Eastern Shore) is ESCC's culture of hospitality. YES! encourages students, teachers and staff to start from a positive perspective, develop personal YES!! visions and statements, and take proud ownership of the college and the Shore community. We invite you to discover your YES! at Your Eastern Shore Community College. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | The student's catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | We offer five transfer degrees with Guaranteed Admission Agreements with all public and many private four-year institutions.; https://www.vccs.edu/transfer-programs/ |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Online |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Health Information Management, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Online |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29-9021.00 | Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
| 29-2072.00 | Medical Records Specialists | Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
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