Medical Coding and Billing Specialist - MCBS.AS

This program prepares students for employment in hospitals, ambulatory centers, visiting nursing associations, insurance companies, physician offices, and many other health organizations as a medical coder/billing specialist. After several years of work experience, the student may also work from home as an independent medical biller/coder.

Students must achieve a minimum “C” (73%) or better in every HIT, MED, BIO course. The student who is unable to meet the minimum requirement may be withdrawn from the program.

Students will also be prepared to take entry level national coding examinations. These examinations are required by many employers for entry-level coding positions.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of high-school English (4 years) with a grade of C or higher and the qualifications to enroll in ENG 101  or completion of a college-level English course with a grade of C+ or higher.
• Completion of high-school Algebra 1 with a grade of C or higher and the qualifications to enroll in a college-level Algebra 2 course.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Medical Terminology with a grade of C or better or enrollment in MED 100 .

Upon the successful completion of the requirements of this program, an Associate in Science in Office Information Technologies from STCC will be awarded.