Medical Coding and Insurance
Diploma - 50 credits
About this program
The Medical Coding and Insurance diploma program prepares students in many of the procedures associated with billing for medical services. Students receive training in medical billing processes including patient account management, diagnosis and procedure coding, and medical insurance claim completion and processing. The program focuses on coding and insurance procedures for the medical office. Medical coding involves using nationally recognized coding systems to classify procedures and diagnoses related to medical treatment. The codes provide information that is used in insurance claims processing. Many different types of insurance programs are handled in the medical office. Students are trained in claims processes of many insurance programs/plans such as Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, profit and nonprofit third-party payers, workers compensation packages and disability coverage. Graduates of the program may be eligible to take several of the national coding certification exams. Courses in the program incorporate the skills needed for employment in the coding and insurance departments of medical facilities.
Program outcomes
- Communicate using the language of medicine.
- Utilize technology for medical office applications.
- Interpret the health care record.
- Explain legal and ethical behavior in a health care setting.
- Perform diagnosis and procedure coding.
- Perform insurance and financial procedures for the medical office.
- Apply critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrate professional business communication.
- Demonstrate knowledge of structure and function of the human body.
- Demonstrate knowledge of disease processes and their treatments.
- Demonstrate professional communication for the medical office.
- Manage and maintain an appointment schedule.
- Perform registration procedures.
- Demonstrate professional work behaviors.
- Demonstrate organizational skills.
- Demonstrate proper written communication.
- Demonstrate knowledge of health care billing regulations.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440
Tracks
Curriculum overview
| Credits | Requirement type |
|---|---|
| 43 | Required courses |
| 3 | Restricted electives in courses |
| 3 | Restricted electives in course types |
| 49 | Total |
Medical Coding & Insurance - Diploma
Required Courses:
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM1120 - Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM1130 - Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM1140 - Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
3 credits from these course types:
| Course Type |
|---|
| General Education w/MnTC Goals |
Plans
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1st Fall Term - 16 credits
1st Spring Term - 15 credits
2nd Fall Term - 13 credits
2nd Summer Term - 6 credits
| Course | Credits |
|---|
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM1120 - Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM1130 - Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM1140 - Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
3 credits from these course types:
| Course Type |
|---|
| General Education w/MnTC Goals |
