College Catalog
Medical Office Administration - Medical Coding and Billing
The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the areas of medical office, medical billing and coding, dental office, patient services, and medical documents.
Course work includes medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, medical coding, medical insurance and billing, medical legal and ethical issues, oral and written communication, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum.
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of medical office positions in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, and other healthcare related organizations. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry recognized certification exams.
Certificate Program
| Course Hours Per Week | Semester Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| MED-121 | Medical Terminology I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| OST-148 | Med Ins & Billing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | 0 | 6 | |
| Second Semester | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| OST-247 | Procedure Coding | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| OST-248 | Diagnostic Coding | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 4 | 4 | 6 | |
| Third Semester | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| MED-122 | Medical Terminology II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| OST-249 | Med Coding Certification Prep | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 5 | 3 | 6 | |
| Total Required Minimum Semester Hours Credit | 18 | |||
Associate Professor Victoria Collins, Medical Office Administration Coordinator
105 Meyer Hall
910.246-4118
collinsv@sandhills.edu