Associate of Science in Allied Health in Medical Office Administration (with a track in Insurance Billing and Coding)

City College - Allied Health in Medical Office Administration (with a track in Insurance Billing and Coding)

Description

The Medical Office Administration major with a Track in Insurance Billing and Coding provides students with the necessary background, knowledge, and specialized skills for a career in the medical billing and coding profession. Secretarial and administrative skills are emphasized providing graduates with the opportunity to qualify for entry level opportunities such as Medical Coding Clerk, Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Records Clerk and Medical Office Assistant.

 

Students in this program have the option of enhancing their academics by signing up for an Industry Practicum, where students fulfill 90 hours in an approved externship site to practice their didactic studies.

 

As a proctor site for NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing, City College graduates in Allied Health in Medical Office Administration with a track in Billing and Coding will qualify to sit for the National Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist (NCICS).

 

Curriculum Includes

  • Medical Terminology
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Pharmacology
  • CPR and Medical Emergencies
  • Medical Records Management
  • Medical Insurance
  • Computerized Medical Office Administration
  • ICD-9 Coding
  • CPT-Coding

 

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