Medical Office Administration - Medical Billing & Coding Track
Curriculum Description
The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the areas of medical office, medical billing and coding, dental office, patient services, and medical documents.
Course work includes medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, medical coding, medical insurance and billing, medical legal and ethical issues, oral and written communication, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum.
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of medical office positions in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, and other healthcare related organizations. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry recognized certification exams.
This curriculum model is designed for the student that wishes to obtain the Associate in Applied Science degree in Medical Office Administration with an emphasis in Medical Billing & Coding for Outpatient settings.
The following represents one way in which the program of study 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.
Associate in Applied Science
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NC CIP: 51.0705
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2021
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MED 116 | Introduction to A & P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| OST 141 | Med Office Terms I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 161 | Medical Ofc Procedures | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Office Applications I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Freshman Composition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Writing and Inquiry | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 13 | 6 | 0 | 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 130 | Comprehensive Keyboarding | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 142 | Med Office Terms II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 148 | Med Ins & Billing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 149 | Medical Legal Issues | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 164 | Office Editing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 14 | 2 | 0 | 15 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 134 | Text Entry & Formatting | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 247 | Procedure Coding | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 248 | Diagnostic Coding | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MED 270 | Symptomatology | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 249 | Med Coding Certification Prep | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 260 | Adv Coding Methodologies | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 8 | 9 | 0 | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 263 | Healthcare Customer Relations | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 280 | Electronic Health Records | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Public Speaking | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| World of Work | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| OR | |||||
| Work-Based Learning I | (0) | (0) | (10) | (1) | |
| Total: | 12 | 2 | 0 | 13 | |
Total Credit Hours: 68
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.
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: ART 111, HUM 115, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor for other possible electives.
Social/Behavioral Science Elective – Select one: ECO 251, GEO 112, PSY 118, PSY 150, or SOC 210.
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
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