The Medical Billing and Coding Technology program of study is designed to prepare
students to work in office positions in hospitals, doctors' offices, health clinics,
insurance companies, and other health-related organizations. The student will develop
skills using medical terminology, accounting, transcription, coding, and computer
software applications. The curriculum complies with the American Association for
Medical Transcription Exam Specifications for Certified Medical Transcriptionist,
and the American Health Information Management Association Certified Coding Associate
Competency Statements.
Student enrolling in any Business and Office Technology degree program must present
proof os a minimum ACT score of 14 in English, 14 in Math, and 14 in Reading or ACCUPLACER scores of 21 in Pre-Algebra, 39 in Writing, and 64 in Reading for program entrance.
As part of these degree programs, students will have the opportunity to take OPAC
national certification exams.
Freshman | First Semester | 15 Semester Hours
BOT 1273 Introduction to Microsoft Office - 3 Semester Hours
BOT 1313 Applied Business Math - 3 Semester Hours
BOT 1433 Business Accounting or ACC 2213 Principles of Accounting I - 3 Semester Hours
BOT 1613 Medical Terminology I - 3 Semester Hours
BOT 1763 Communication Essentials or BOT 1713 Mechanics of Communication AND BOT 2813
Business Communication - 3 Semester Hours
Freshman | Second Semester | 15 Semester Hours
BOT 1233 Microsoft Word I - 3 Semester Hours
BOT 1623 Medical Terminology II - 3 Semester Hours
BOT 1823 Microsoft Excel I - 3 Semester Hours
BOT 2743 Medical Office Concepts- 3 Semester Hours
BOT 2763 Electronic Health Records - 3 Semester Hours
Sophomore | First Semester | 15 Semester Hours
BOT 2523 Medical Transcription I - 3 Semester Hours
BOT 2643 CPT Coding - 3 Semester Hours
BOT 2653 ICD Coding - 3 Semester Hours
BOT 2673 Medical Insurance Billing - 3 Semester Hours
Choose One: BOT 2663 Advanced Coding OR BOT 2753 Medical Information Management - 3 Semester Hours
Sophomore | Second Semester | 15-16 Semester Hours
SPT 1113 Public Speaking I - 3 Semester Hours
ENG 1113 English Composition I - 3 Semester Hours
Math/Science Elective - 3-4 Semester Hours
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - 3 Semester Hours
Social/Behavioral Science Elective - 3 Semester Hours
Work-based Learning is available as an additional elective based on opportunity and
requirements.
ALL COURSES IN THE MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING TECHNOLOGY CAN BE TAKEN 100% ONLINE.