Medical Billing & Coding Micro-credential

Why consider a Micro-credential in Medical Billing & Coding?

This micro-credential helps participants leverage this career opportunity and qualify for higher paying jobs in a medical office setting, medical clinics, hospitals or even working from home with minimal training. With the development of a strong foundation in medical terminology, knowledge of health insurance forms and medical billing and coding software and procedures, students are well on the path to a growing career in medical billing and coding.

Who Should Consider a Medical Billing & Coding Micro-Credential?

• Individuals seeking to transition from other industries and enter the fast-growing medical billing & coding field
• Individuals wanting to shift to a medical office setting or work from home
• Persons entering the workforce for the first time

Learning & Skill Development

The Medical Billing & Coding Micro-Credential is comprised of four courses: Medical Terminology (OFT116), Introduction to Health Insurance (OFT150), Medical Billing & Coding I and II (OFT 155 and OFT 255) taken part-time, online over 2 semesters.

Topics covered in these four courses include:

• Medical terminology utilized in various health care situations
• Students will understand the legal and ethical side of health insurance, types of health insurance, HIPPA guidelines, the health insurance claims process and reimbursement.
• Procedure terminology and Common Procedure Coding Systems (HCPCS)
• Diagnostic coding with an emphasis on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) classification system.
• Submitting insurance claims, as well as trouble-shooting rejected claims

Attention Employers:

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a growth rate of 8% for medical bills and coders between 2019 and 2029. As the population ages and more health records are digitized, a growing number of healthcare related companies seek out qualified workers to organize patient information.