Programs
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Medical Billing and Coding
The Business Technology Medical Information programs (BMED Department) at Clark College teach the business, computer and medical skills needed to succeed in high-demand and high-paying professions including Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Records, Health Information Technician and many more.
With the planned implementation of the ICD-10 medical coding system October 1, 2015, the expected need for Coders and Health Information Technicians will be the highest in recent history. Many hospitals will need two coders for every one they currently employ. Graduates of these certificates and/or degrees become eligible to obtain certification and apply for employment in these rewarding fields. The BMED programs teach both ICD-9 & ICD-10 and offer classes that utilize real-world applications such as electronic charting, Encoder, PCS, and AHIMA Virtual Labs.
BMED courses are not limited entry and students may begin the coursework any term.
With the planned implementation of the ICD-10 medical coding system October 1, 2015, the expected need for Coders and Health Information Technicians will be the highest in recent history. Many hospitals will need two coders for every one they currently employ. Graduates of these certificates and/or degrees become eligible to obtain certification and apply for employment in these rewarding fields. The BMED programs teach both ICD-9 & ICD-10 and offer classes that utilize real-world applications such as electronic charting, Encoder, PCS, and AHIMA Virtual Labs.
BMED courses are not limited entry and students may begin the coursework any term.
Medical Billing/Coding Specialist (CP)
Training in medical billing includes the processing of insurance claims and basic health information procedures. Coding training includes Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM), Procedural Coding System (PCS), and additional inpatient and outpatient billing and coding procedures. Legislative changes to the billing and coding environment are also addressed.
Graduates have highly marketable skills that provide opportunities for advancement in the medical industry.
This program is open-entry and you may begin taking classes in this rewarding and fulfilling field any term.
Graduates have highly marketable skills that provide opportunities for advancement in the medical industry.
This program is open-entry and you may begin taking classes in this rewarding and fulfilling field any term.
General Education Requirements
Communication Skills (3 credits required)
ENGL&101
5 cr.
or
PTWR 135
5 cr.
Computational Skills (3 credits required)
BMED 103
3 cr.
Human Relations (3 credits required)
CMST&210
5 cr.
or CMST&230
5 cr.
Major Area Requirements
BMED 105
2 cr.
BMED 110
3 cr.
BMED 111
3 cr.
BMED 112
5 cr.
BMED 116
3 cr.
BMED 129
5 cr.
BMED 130
4 cr.
BMED 132
5 cr.
BMED 133
5 cr.
BMED 138
2 cr.
BMED 226
3 cr.
or BMED 250
3 cr.
BMED 233
5 cr.
BTEC 149
3 cr.
BIOL 164
4 cr.
and BIOL 165
1 cr.
or HEOC 100
4 cr.
HEOC 104
3 cr.
HLTH 124
1 cr.
Recommended Elective (Not Required)
BMED 140
2 cr.
BTEC 169
3 cr.
Total Required Credits: 67-68
Refer to the Degree and Certificate Requirements section in the Clark College Catalog to identify the courses needed to satisfy the general education requirements.
To learn more about this program's employment outlook, approximate cost and potential careers, please visit the Gainful Employment Program Information page.
To learn more about this program's employment outlook, approximate cost and potential careers, please visit the Gainful Employment Program Information page.
Program Outcomes
Program outcomes are overarching skills that are emphasized and reinforced throughout several courses in a specific program; they are measurable statements that define what students should know or be able to do by the end of a certificate or degree at Clark College. After successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate use of medical office software to complete medical office tasks (billing and coding).
- Apply policies and principles of medical reimbursement.
- Accurately code using ICD-9 and CPT coding principles.
- Demonstrate and clearly explain an effective strategy to solve a quantitative problem. (GE)
- Demonstrate the ability to work as a team member to accomplish a task. (affective)
- Communicate effectively with peers, patients, and health care professionals through written and oral communications. (affective and psychomotor)
- Accurately process medical billing claims
- Articulate well-considered ideas and written claims to an academic audience, using effective rhetorical techniques, properly credited evidence, and a command of Standard English. (GE)
- Demonstrate interpersonal/human relations skills. (GE)
Medical Billing/Coding Professional (AAT)
The Medical Billing/Coding AAT trains students in both inpatient and outpatient coding and billing. Graduates of this program are highly trained in billing, coding, and health information, and are prepared to sit for billing and coding certification exams. In addition, students will earn their Associate of Applied Technology degree. Graduates of this program can work in a variety of settings and have opportunities for growth and advancement.
Students in this program learn International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM), Procedural Coding System (PCS), and additional inpatient and outpatient billing and coding procedures. Classes utilize real-world applications such as electronic charting and computer-assisted coding labs.
BMED courses are not limited entry and students may begin the coursework any term.
Students in this program learn International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM), Procedural Coding System (PCS), and additional inpatient and outpatient billing and coding procedures. Classes utilize real-world applications such as electronic charting and computer-assisted coding labs.
BMED courses are not limited entry and students may begin the coursework any term.
General Education Requirements
Communication Skills (5 credits required)
ENGL&101
5 cr.
or PTWR 135
5 cr.
Computational Skills (5 credits required)
BMED 103
3 cr.
and BMED 105
2 cr.
Human Relations (5 credits required)
CMST&210
5 cr.
or CMST&230
5 cr.
Major Area Requirements
BMED 110
3 cr.
BMED 111
3 cr.
BMED 112
5 cr.
BMED 116
3 cr.
BMED 129
5 cr.
BMED 130
4 cr.
BMED 132
5 cr.
BMED 133
5 cr.
BMED 138
2 cr.
BMED 140
2 cr.
BMED 222
5 cr.
BMED 226
3 cr.
or
BMED 250
3 cr.
BMED 227
3 cr.
BMED 233
5 cr.
BMED 242
3 cr.
BTEC 100
1-3 cr.
BTEC 135
1 cr.
BTEC 149
3 cr.
BTEC 169
3 cr.
BIOL 164
4 cr.
and
BIOL 165
1 cr.
or
HEOC 100
4 cr.
HEOC 104
3 cr.
HI 202
3 cr.
HLTH 124
1 cr.
Total Required Credits: 91-92
Program Outcomes
Program outcomes are overarching skills that are emphasized and reinforced throughout several courses in a specific program; they are measurable statements that define what students should know or be able to do by the end of a certificate or degree at Clark College. After successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate use of medical office software to complete medical office tasks (billing and coding).
- Apply policies and principles of medical reimbursement.
- Accurately code using ICD-9/10 and CPT coding principles.
- Demonstrate the ability to work as a team member to accomplish a task.
- Communicate effectively with peers, patients, and health care professionals through written and oral communications.
- Accurately process medical billing claims.
- Solve quantitative problems and interpret the solutions.
- Communicate with various audiences using a variety of methods.
- Demonstrate interpersonal/human relations skills.
- Articulate well-considered ideas and written claims to an academic audience, using effective rhetorical techniques, properly credited evidence, and a command of Standard English. (GE)
- Demonstrate and clearly explain an effective strategy to solve a quantitative problem. (GE)
- Demonstrate interpersonal/human relations skills. (GE)
