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FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGEMEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION/INPATIENT MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE (C25310C4)Effective Date: Fall 2014Revised: 03/06/14Day and EveningThe Inpatient Medical Coding Specialist certificate is designed to prepare individuals for employment in the inpatient hospital insurance and/or billing environment or other health-care related business. The certificate program covers medical terminology; ICD and CPT/Other coding systems as it relates to hospital billing and reimbursement methodology to prepare for the CPC-H coding certification. Students will learn accurate coding processes, the completion of the UB-04 claim form as well as develop skills applicable in the hospital billing field.Upon completion of this program, students would be able to perform the necessary coding skills required in today's hospital billing environment or transfer the course credits to the Medical Office Administration program for an Associate of Applied Science degree. Length: 2 SemestersPrerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test EquivalentAward: Certificate FALL SEMESTERPrefix No.TitleClassLabClinicalCredit*OST141Med Terms I – Med Office3003**OST142Med Terms II – Med Office3003MED116Introduction to A & P3204--------------------Totals92010SPRING SEMESTERPrefix No.TitleClassLabClinicalCredit*HIT211ICD Coding2604**HIT214CPT/Other Coding Systems1302**HIT215Reimbursement Methodology1202--------------------Totals41108TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS.... 18Work-Based Learning Option: NA*1st eight weeks**2nd eight weeksPROGRAM FACT SHEETMEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATIONA25310This curriculum prepares individuals for employment in medical and other health-care related offices.Course work will include medical terminology, information systems, office management, medical coding, billing and insurance, legal and ethical issues, and formatting and word processing. Students will learn administrative and support functions and develop skills applicable in medical environments. Employment opportunities are available in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, and other health-care related organizations.AwardsAssociate Degree: Medical Office Administration (A25310)Length of Program: 5 SemestersPrerequisite: High School Diploma and 1 unit of Algebra, Placement Test EquivalentDiploma: Not ApplicableLength of Program:Prerequisite:Certificate: Medical Office Administration Certificate (C25310C1)Length of Program: 2 SemestersPrerequisite: High School Diploma, PlacementTest EquivalentCertificate: Medical Coding Specialist Certificate (C25310C2)Length of Program: 3 SemestersPrerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test EquivalentCertificate: Dental Office Specialist Certificate (C25310C3)Length of Program: 3 SemestersPrerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test EquivalentCertificate: Inpatient Medical Coding Specialist Certificate (C25310C4)Length of Program: 2 SemestersPrerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test EquivalentCertificate: Medical Coding and Billing Certificate (C25310H1)Length of Program: 2 SemestersPrerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Credit EquivalentWork-Based Learning Requirements/Opportunities: For Work-Based Learning education requirements/opportunities please see the appropriate Program Sequencing sheet.License or Certification Information: None Required Program Information Contact:Curriculum Chairperson: Denise DeDeauxTelephone Number: (910) 678-8343Office Location: Cumberland Hall, Room 348EEmail: dedeauxd@faytechcc.eduDepartment Office: Cumberland Hall, Room 377DTelephone: (910) 678-8292FTCC Web Site: FTTC WebsiteApplication Deadlines: The program is designed for a student to enter during the fall semester. A student may enter at other times with approval of the Department Chairperson.Scholarship/Title IV Financial Aid/VA Services: Scholarships/Title IV Financial Aid/Veteran's assistance may be available for associate degrees. Certificates and diplomas that fall under this program/area of study may or may not be eligible for Scholarship/Title IV Financial Aid/VA Services. Please contact the Financial Aid Office, Student Center, Room 2; Telephone (910) 678-8242. Veterans Services, General Classroom Building, Room 202, (910) 678-8580.Child Care Financial Assistance Information: See Child Care Associate, Early Childhood Center, Room 210; Telephone: (910) 678-8486Revised: 08/07/17 ................
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