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Billing and Coding Technology

Billing & Coding Technology is designed to prepare students to work in hospitals, doctors’ offices, health clinics, insurance companies, and other health-related organizations. The student will develop proficiency in coding certification competencies in preparation to sit for a national exam, such as Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC).


BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

Program Curriculum

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
  • Microsoft Word I BOT 1233
    BOT 1233 - Microsoft® Word® I (Prerequisite: Prior to enrollment in this course, students will be required to key straight-copy material at a minimum of 35 GWPM on a 5-minute time writing, with a maximum of 1 error per minute OR successfully complete BOT 1013). This course focuses on improving keyboarding techniques using the touch method and on production of documents using Microsoft® Word® functions. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Introduction to Microsoft Office BOT 1273
    BOT 1273 - Introduction to Microsoft Office. This course will introduce an operating system and word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software applications using the Microsoft® Office® suite. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Applied Business Math BOT 1313
    BOT 1313 - Applied Business Math. This course is designed to develop competency in mathematics for business use with emphasis on the touch method. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Medical Terminology I BOT 1613
    BOT 1613 - Medical Terminology I. This course is a study of medical language relating to the various body systems including diseases, physical conditions, procedures, clinical specialties, and abbreviations. Emphasis is placed on correct spelling and pronunciation. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Communication Essentials BOT 1763
    BOT 1763 - Communication Essentials. This course focuses on the skills necessary to be successful and effective in the workplace. In addition to effectively contributing to a team while working with a diverse population, topics include: customer service and business etiquette, understanding human behavior, personal qualities of success, emotional intelligence, communication, workplace etiquette, conflict resolution, self-esteem, and goal setting. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
Total 15 Hours
Second Semester
  • Business Accounting BOT 1433
    BOT 1433 - Business Accounting (Prerequisite: BOT 1313). This course is designed to develop an understanding of analyzing, recording, classifying, and summarizing financial information of a sole proprietorship with insight into interpreting and reporting the resulting effects upon the business. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Medical Office Concepts BOT 2743
    BOT 2743 - Medical Office Concepts. This course will provide coverage and integration of medical office skills and issues. Problem solving will be emphasized. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Medical Terminology II BOT 1623
    BOT 1623 - Medical Terminology II (Prerequisite: BOT 1613). This course presents medical terminology pertaining to human anatomy in the context of body systems. The emphasis is directed toward medical terminology as it relates to the medical office. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Medical Machine Transcription I BOT 2523
    BOT 2523 - Medical Machine Transcription I (Prerequisites: BOT 1233 & 1613). This course is designed to teach transcription of various medical documents. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Electronic Health Records BOT 2763
    BOT 2763 - Electronic Health Records. This course covers electronic health records (EHR) in the healthcare environment as they pertain to various healthcare settings. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Smart Start Pathway SSP 1002
    SSP 1002 – Smart Start Pathway. Students will enroll in the MS Works system and learn three components within the pathway: Career Awareness, Necessary Skills, and Basic Skills. They will develop the foundational skills needed for their careers, learn and practice good work habits and effective communication that is necessary in successful employment. Students will learn how to become prepared to learn new skills for future careers within their region’s workforce sector, identifying the career components that are necessary for middle-skill employment. Students will complete the WorkKeys® assessment in Workplace Documents, Applied Math, and Graphic Literacy which allows students to quantify the foundational skills needed to perform job tasks successfully and enables students to demonstrate they have these skills. Upon completion of this assessment, students will earn a National Career Readiness Certificate, a credential issued by ACT that documents work readiness.
Total 17 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
  • CPT Coding BOT 2643
    BOT 2643 - CPT Coding (Prerequisites: BOT 1613 & BOT 1623). This course is an introduction to the field of procedural coding and requirements for insurance reimbursement. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • ICD Coding BOT 2653
    BOT 2653 - ICD Coding (Prerequisites: BOT 1613 & BOT 1623). This course is an introduction to the field of diagnostic coding. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Microsoft Excel I BOT 1823
    BOT 1823 - Microsoft® Excel® I (Prerequisite: BOT 1273). This course focuses on application Microsoft Excel as an aid to management decision making. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Medical Insurance Billing BOT 2673
    BOT 2673 - Medical Insurance Billing (Prerequisites: BOT 2643 & BOT 2653). This course is a culmination of skills and knowledge of appropriate procedures for generating, processing, and submitting health insurance claims to private and governmental health insurance programs. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Advanced Coding BOT 2663
    BOT 2663 - Advanced Coding (Prerequisites: BOT 2643 & BOT 2653). This course provides an in-depth study of coding competencies in inpatient and outpatient settings. This course also incorporates standards for national certification exams. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
Total 15 Hours
Second Semester
  • English Composition I ENG 1113
    ENG 1113 - English Composition I (Prerequisite: ENG 0124 or ENG 1033 with C or appropriate placement score). This course prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • English Composition II ENG 1123 OR Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113 OR Social/Behavioral Science (3)
  • College Algebra MAT 1313 OR Natural Science w/Lab (4)
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3)
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
Total 15 Hours


(Option One) A Technical Certificate may be earned after successfully completing the first 30 hours of career technical coursework.

(Option Two) An Advanced Technical Certificate may be earned after successfully completing the first 45 hours of career technical coursework.

(Option Three) An AAS Degree may be earned after successfully completing required career technical and academic coursework.

Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.

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