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 of 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.