Program Information
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Location: West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 31-160-6
- Offering: In-Person
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Medical Billing and Reimbursement Specialist Diploma
DESCRIPTION
(Formerly known as Medical Billing)
To perform essential functions of healthcare administration, you will gain knowledge of office accounting, medical insurance, efficient office practices, and basic human anatomy. Courses are offered in a blended format, which may include traditional classroom and online instruction.
Employment opportunities are expected to increase. In addition to healthcare facilities, medical billers work in medical schools and government agencies.
You can apply your credits toward completing the Medical Admin Specialist associate degree.
Additional program details: Aptitudes that will contribute to success include an ability to work under pressure, adaptability, empathy, a customer-service orientation, and a strong personal and professional code of ethics.
Career Outlook
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Detailed Program Information
2025-26 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BRHLTH-124 | Medical Office Terminology 1 | 3 |
| OFTECH-101 | Office Technologies 1 | 3 |
| OFTECH-103 | Keyboard and Keypad | 1 |
| OFTECH-122 | Business English Essentials | 3 |
| BIOSCI-189 | Basic Anatomy | 3 |
| OFTECH-104 | Budget Basics Support Personnel | 3 |
| OFTECH-133 | Business Document Production 1 ‡ | 3 |
| BRHLTH-125 | Medical Office Terminology 2 ‡ | 3 |
| BRHLTH-140 | Electronic Health Records ‡ | 3 |
| BRHLTH-170 | Medical Insurance Principles and Coding ‡ | 3 |
| BRHLTH-112 | Computerized Medical Billing ‡ | 3 |
| BRHLTH-174 | Medical Claims Reimbursement ‡ | 2 |
| BRHLTH-197 | Medical Office Career Investigation ‡ | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 36 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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DIGITAL BADGES
Upon completion of specified coursework, students may be eligible for the following digital badge(s):
2025-26 Program fliers
Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Events Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Perform routine healthcare administrative procedures
- Process insurance claims
- Apply technology skills to business and administrative tasks
- Maintain internal and external relationships
- Model professionalism in the workplace
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