Program Information
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Location: West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 31-160-5
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Program
DESCRIPTION
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 Administrative 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.
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Detailed Program Information
2020-21 Curriculum
| Semester | Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | BRHLTH-124 | Medical Office Terminology 1 | 3 |
| (1) | OFTECH-101 | Office Technologies 1 | 3 |
| (1) | OFTECH-103 | Keyboard and Keypad | 1 |
| (1) | OFTECH-122 | Business English Essentials | 3 |
| (2) | BRHLTH-112 | Computerized Medical Billing ‡ | 3 |
| (2) | BRHLTH-125 | Medical Office Terminology 2 ‡ | 3 |
| (2) | BRHLTH-170 | Medical Insurance Principles and Coding ‡ | 3 |
| (2) | BRHLTH-174 | Medical Claims Reimbursement ‡ | 2 |
| (2) | BRHLTH-197 | Medical Office Career Investigation ‡ | 3 |
| (2) | NATSCI-189 | Basic Anatomy (or) Any 200-level NATSCI course |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 27 |
( ) Semester order for full-time students.
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
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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
Career Outlook
Employment opportunities are expected to increase. Demand for medical billers will continue to be spurred by a growing and aging population. Growing numbers of medical billers will be needed due to the increasing number of transactions needed to close each claim. Insurance companies, doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, and other providers continue to hire qualified medical billing personnel.
Possible Careers
Hospital Medical BillerLaboratory Medical Biller
Physician's Office Medical Biller
Reimbursement Specialist
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