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BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY, FAMILY &

CONSUMER SCIENCES DIVISION

 

OFFICE ADMIN - MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALIST

  

  

 
 
 
 

This program is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position as a medical billing specialist to prepare claims for health care facilities, clinics, physicians' offices, medical equipment companies, and medical billing service companies.  Upon completion of this program, the graduate should have the necessary knowledge and skills to secure employment in either the medical provider or health carrier sectors.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE

 

 

Recommended Course Sequence:

  
 

First Semester (Fall)

BUAD 45

BUAD 166

HEOC 110

*OAS 51 ART or *OAS 91 ART

OAS 64

OAS 158

Second Semester (Spring)

HEOC 111

OAS 52

OAS 112

OAS 150

OAS 171

 

Human Relations on the Job

Business English

Medical Terminology

Keyboarding I OR Word for Windows I

Computerized Ten-Key

Medical Office Procedures

 

Advanced Medical Terminology

Keyboarding II - Intermediate Typing

Basic ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 Coding

Medical Insurance Billing

Proofreading Skills

 

3

3

3

1-3

0.5

3

 

3

3

3

3

2
  *Upon completion of OAS 51 with a grade of C or higher, OAS 91 is not necessary.  If you are proficient in keyboarding, you may be able to take OAS 91 in lieu of OAS 51.  See your counselor if you think you might qualify.

ART - There is an Articulated Agreement between Shasta College and High School/ROP programs for courses they offer that meet this course requirement.  For more information click on the course link.
   

TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE:

30.5-32.5

 

 

Shasta College - Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District

11555 Old Oregon Trail - P.O. Box 496006 - Redding, CA 96049-6006 - 530.242.7500

 

 

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