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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
  • Introduction to Microsoft Office BOT 1273
  • Applied Business Math BOT 1313
  • Medical Terminology I BOT 1613
  • Communication Essentials BOT 1763
Total 15 Hours
Second Semester
  • Business Accounting BOT 1433
  • Medical Office Concepts BOT 2743
  • Medical Terminology II BOT 1623
  • Medical Machine Transcription I BOT 2523
  • Electronic Health Records BOT 2763
  • Smart Start Pathway SSP 1002
Total 17 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
  • CPT Coding BOT 2643
  • ICD Coding BOT 2653
  • Microsoft Excel I BOT 1823
  • Medical Insurance Billing BOT 2673
  • Advanced Coding BOT 2663
Total 15 Hours
Second Semester
  • English Composition I ENG 1113
  • 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.