Medical Office Administration - Outpatient Coding
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 Diploma in Medical Office Administration with an emphasis in Outpatient Coding.
The following represents one way in which the diploma 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.
Diploma
D25310OC
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 |
| 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: | 11 | 4 | 0 | 13 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 247 | Procedure Coding | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 248 | Diagnostic Coding | 2 | 2 | 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) | |
| Total: | 7 | 4 | 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 |
| OST 280 | Electronic Health Records | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 8 | 9 | 0 | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 46
Additional Information
2017FA - New Diploma created from the Associate degree
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.
D25310OC