Medical Office Administration -
Advanced Medical Office Coding
Curriculum Description
This curriculum prepares individuals for employment in medical and other health-care related offices.
Course work will include medical terminology; information systems; office management; medical coding, billing and insurance; legal and ethical issues; and formatting and word processing. Students will learn administrative and support functions and develop skills applicable in medical environments.
Employment opportunities are available in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies and other health-care related organizations.
The following represents one way in which the certificate can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Certificate
C25310AC REVISED
NC CIP: 51.0705
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2014
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 148 | Med Coding Billing & Insu REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 149 | Medical Legal Issues REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MED 270 | Symptomatology | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 247 | Procedure Coding | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OST 248 | Diagnostic Coding | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 4 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 249 | CPC Certification | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 17
Additional Information
Several Medical Office Administration courses are sequential or are offered only once a year. Students should consult their academic advisor to create a course plan if they enter the program in the spring or summer or are not able to follow the plan above.
All prerequisites must be met prior to taking this certificate. Please see your advisor.
C25310AC REVISED