Medical Billing Certificate

The Certificate in Medical Billing will prepare you for an entry-level position as a medical biller. You will learn the terminology, record and forms management, medical insurance requirements, and billing procedures needed to effectively manage patient accounts.

Students who attend the Medical Billing program will complete most of their course work online. Students should be aware that the Medical Billing internship will require additional time commitment in a health care facility.

Program science courses must be completed within (5) years prior to the anticipated start date of the program to count towards completing the certificate.

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all required in order to graduate.

A minimum of 23 credits is required for graduation.

Drug screening

Students enrolled in their academic program may be required to pass a drug screening analysis.

Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
ACC101Introductory Accounting I

3

BIO101Human Biology

3

OR

BIO122Anatomy & Physiology II

4

CIS110Computer Applications

3

ENG101English Composition I

3

HES103RICCS: Preparing for Success in a Healthcare Career

1

HES115Medical Terminology

3

MRT103Coding & Classification for Medical Billing

3

MRT104Health Insurance and Reimbursement

3

MRT290Medical Billing Internship

1

Schedule Tips: MRT103, MRT104 offered SPRING ONLY; MRT290 offered SUMMER ONLY

Courses with Prerequisites: BIO101, BIO122, MRT103, MRT104, MRT290

Milestone Courses:  CIS110HES115, MRT103, MRT104, MRT290

Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Medical Billing Certificate

Course NumberTitleCredits

Year 1 Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
ACC101Introductory Accounting I

3

BIO101Human Biology

3

OR

BIO122Anatomy & Physiology II

4

HES115Medical Terminology

3

Computer Science ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Year 1 Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENG101English Composition I

3

HES103RICCS: Preparing for Success in a Healthcare Career

1

MRT103Coding & Classification for Medical Billing

3

MRT104Health Insurance and Reimbursement

3

Year 1 Summer

Course NumberTitleCredits
MRT290Medical Billing Internship

1

Total Credit Hours: 23