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Administrative Assistant Health Information Management - Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
 

Administrative Assistant
Health Information Management
Online Medical Billing & Coding Certificate


Is Billing & Coding the Option for You?

  • Do you want a career in one of the fastest growing fields in health care?
  • Are you interested in a challenging career?

 

Do the Following Characteristics Describe You?
    • Decision maker
    • Like detail and numbers
    • Good computer and typing skills (minimum 35 wpm)
    • Ability to analyze and interpret information
If you answered 'yes' to these questions,
then Medical Billing and Coding may be the option for you!

 

Employment Opportunities
Medical billers and coders work in hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices, pharmacies, nursing homes, insurance companies, and consulting firms. Companies are starting to employ medical billers to work independently out of their homes.

 

Salary
Starting salaries range between $8.00-$10.00 an hour and up to $30-$40 an hour with years of experience and responsibility.
 

About the Program
Students completing the Medical Billing & Coding option are eligible to sit for the Certified Coding Association (CCA) exam and the Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist Exam. Some experience is recommended prior to taking either exam.

 

Medical Billing & Coding Certificate Program Requirements
Certificate Requirements:
16 Credits Completed from WSC
2.0 (C) Grade Point Average
33 Total Credits
 General Education Requirements:
5 general education credits

 

Course

Credits

BIOL 115

Human Structure & Function

3

BOTE 121

Business English

3

AH 138

Medical Coding I

3

AH 139

Medical Coding II

3

AH 171

Medical Terminology I

3

AH 172

Medical Terminology II

2

AH 266

Laboratory Procedures

2

AH 267

Human Diseases and Surgical Procedures

2

AH 281

Medical Insurance/Billing

3

AH 282

Medical Law & Ethics

2

CSCI 101

Introduction to Computers

3

PHRM 137

Pharmacology for Business

3

 

Contact Distance Education for more information

Williston State College - 1-888-863-9455

Wanda Meyer
Director for
Distance Education

701-774-4231

Christine Cole
Coordinator for
Medical Transcription Program

701-774-4208


Mindy Sigvaldsen
Administrative Assistant
701-774-4258

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