Medical Office Administration - Medical Billing & Coding Track REVISED
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 2024
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) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 13 | 6 | 0 | 16 | |
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 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Healthcare Customer Relations | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Electronic Health Records | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 14 | 2 | 0 | 15 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 247 | Procedure Coding | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 248 | Diagnostic Coding | 2 | 2 | 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 130 | Comprehensive Keyboarding | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 161 | Medical Ofc Procedures | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 249 | Med Coding Certification Prep | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 260 | Adv Coding Methodologies | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 10 | 11 | 0 | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 134 | Text Entry & Formatting | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 118 | Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| Introduction to Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Public Speaking (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| World of Work | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| OR | |||||
| Work-Based Learning I | (0) | (0) | (10) | (1) | |
| Total: | 9 | 2 | 0 | 10 | |
Total Credit Hours: 65
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.
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