Medical Office Administration - Medical Billing and Coding (AAS) A25310M

The Medical Office Administration - Medical Billing and Coding curriculum track prepares individuals for employment as coding, billing, and revenue cycle management professionals in healthcare organizations. 

Students receive in-depth training in accurate assignment of procedure and diagnostic codes, preparation of insurance claims, coding and billing regulations, and accounts receivable oversight. Coursework also includes computer applications, oral and written communication, medical terminology, electronic health records, introductory healthcare management, and healthcare customer relations.

Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of healthcare settings including medical offices, hospitals, medical supply companies, laboratories, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare related organizations. Students may be eligible to sit for an industry recognized certification, such as the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) exam, upon graduation.

Course and Hour Requirements

Major Courses

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACA 115Success and Study Skills
0
2

1

CIS 110Introduction to Computers
2
2

3

MED 121Medical Terminology I
3
0

3

MED 122Medical Terminology II
3
0

3

OST 130Comprehensive Keyboarding
2
2

3

OST 134Text Entry & Formatting
2
2

3

OST 148Med Ins & Billing
3
0

3

OST 149Medical Legal Issues
3
0

3

OST 164Office Editing
3
0

3

OST 184Records Management
2
2

3

OST 247Procedure Coding
2
2

3

OST 248Diagnostic Coding
2
2

3

OST 249Medical Coding Certification Prep
2
3

3

OST 250Long-Term Care Coding
2
2

3

OST 280Electronic Health Records
2
2

3

OST 286Professional Development
3
0

3

OST 288Medical Office Admin Capstone
2
2

3

Major Electives: Select 3 hours

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
BUS 153Human Resource Management
3
0

3

HMT 110Intro to Healthcare Mgt
3
0

3

OST 136Word Processing
2
2

3

OST 181Office Procedures
2
2

3

OST 233Office Publications Design
2
2

3

OST 236Adv Word Processing
2
2

3

OST 263Healthcare Customer Relations
3
0

3

OST 289Office Admin Capstone
2
2

3

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I
0
10

1

WBL 112Work-Based Learning I
0
20

2

WBL 121Work-Based Learning II
0
10

1

WBL 122Work-Based Learning II
0
20

2

WEB 214Social Media
2
2

3

Total Major Hours: 52

General Education Courses

Communications:

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
COM 120Intro Interpersonal Com
3
0

3

or

COM 231Public Speaking
3
0

3

 

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3

Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ART 111Art Appreciation
3
0

3

HUM 115Critical Thinking
3
0

3

Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
PSY 150General Psychology
3
0

3

SOC 210Introduction to Sociology
3
0

3

Natural Sciences/Mathematics:

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
MAT 121Algebra/Trigonometry I
2
2

3

(MAT 121 or higher)

Total General Education Hours: 15

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 67

Suggested Sequence of Courses

FIRST YEAR

Fall Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACA 115Success and Study Skills
0
2

1

CIS 110Introduction to Computers
2
2

3

MED 121Medical Terminology I
3
0

3

OST 130Comprehensive Keyboarding
2
2

3

OST 148Med Ins & Billing
3
0

3

OST 164Office Editing
3
0

3

Total Credit Hours:
13
6
16

Spring Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
MAT 121Algebra/Trigonometry I
2
2

3

(MAT 121 or higher)

MED 122Medical Terminology II
3
0

3

OST 134Text Entry & Formatting
2
2

3

OST 247Procedure Coding
2
2

3

OST 248Diagnostic Coding
2
2

3

Total Credit Hours:
11
8
15

Summer Term

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3

Social/Behavioral Sciences Course*
3
0

3

Total Credit Hours:
3
0
6

SECOND YEAR

Fall Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
OST 149Medical Legal Issues
3
0

3

OST 184Records Management
2
2

3

OST 249Medical Coding Certification Prep
2
3

3

OST 280Electronic Health Records
2
2

3

Communications Course*
3
0

3

Total Credit Hours:
12
7
15

Spring Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
OST 250Long-Term Care Coding
2
2

3

OST 286Professional Development
3
0

3

OST 288Medical Office Admin Capstone
2
2

3

Humanities/Fine Arts Course*
3
0

3

Major Elective*
0-3
0-20

3

Total Credit Hours:
10-13
4-24
15

*See "Course and Hour Requirements"

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 67

DegreeCollege Transfer
Yes
No