Program Details
Certificate in Medical Office Coding and Procedures
CertificateMountain Empire Community College
The Medical Office Coding & Procedures Certificate is designed to provide entry-level skills for individuals preparing for employment in the healthcare industry as medical coders, medical office assistants, medical secretaries, insurance billing specialists, or medical records technicians. The curriculum provides basics in diagnostic/procedural and medical terminology and coding, medical office procedures and the reporting of data to third party payers, insurance companies and government agencies for reimbursement.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
1. Apply Diagnosis and Procedure codes according to current professional classification systems guidelines.
2. Identify complete health record according to organizational policies, external regulations and professional standards.
3. Analyze and interpret data and data sources for patient care (management, billing, reports, registries and other databases)
4. Analyze managed care and accountable care strategies and their impact to the delivery of care.
5. Obtain Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through AAPC (American Association of Professional Coders).
Program Overview & Guidance
| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Considerations for Selecting Degree | The Medical Office Coding & Procedures certificate is designed to provide entry-level skills for individuals preparing for employment in the health care industry as medical coders, medical office assistant, medical secretaries, insurance billing specialist, or medical records technicians. |
| Program Requirement Notes | Program Requirement Notes An academic advisor will review your preparation in Mathematics and English with you. You’ll be guided to appropriate preliminary coursework to give you the greatest chance of success in this program. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
An academic advisor will review your preparation in Mathematics and English with you. You’ll be guided to appropriate preliminary coursework to give you the greatest chance of success in this program.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | The curriculum provides basics in medical, diagnostic and procedural terminology and coding, medical office procedures and the reporting of data to third party payers, insurance companies and government agencies for reimbursement. |
| Doing More With Your Degree | Students will have the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills required to perform a variety of specialized duties with competence and understanding. The Medical Office Coding & Procedures certificate will help prepare you for a wide range of entry-level positions in health care facilities such as clinics, private medical practices, and hospitals. |
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Program Credit Requirements
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | The transfer education program, which includes freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences and pre-professional education, allows students to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs and four-year colleges and universities. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | The transfer education program, which includes freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences and pre-professional education, allows students to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs and four-year colleges and universities. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | VCCS Policy 5.6.5.1 |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Mountain Empire Community College’s mission is to provide our region with accessible, quality higher education, workforce training, and community programs to ensure an educated population and globally competitive workforce. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | The catalog year is based on the admission term that the student applies for. |
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31-9099.02 | Endoscopy Technicians | Maintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. May obtain specimens. | Healthcare Support Occupations |
| 31-9099.00 | Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | All healthcare support workers not listed separately. | Healthcare Support Occupations |
| 31-9099.01 | Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | Assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems. | Healthcare Support Occupations |
Cost To Complete