Program Overview

Office Administration Technology - Medical Billing Certificate

The Office Administration Technology - Medical Billing Certificate is a program offered by Do˝a Ana Community College, totaling 18 credits. This certificate is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in medical billing.

Program Requirements

To complete the program, students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required OATS and HIT courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits but may be needed to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Course List

The following courses are required for the certificate:

• HIT 150: Introduction to Medical Terminology (3 credits)
  • or AHS 120: Medical Terminology (3 credits)
• HIT 158: Advanced Medical Terminology (3 credits)
• HIT 248: Medical Coding I (3 credits)
• HIT 258: Medical Coding II (3 credits)
• OATS 208: Medical Office Procedures (3 credits)
• OATS 228: Medical Insurance Billing (3 credits) Total Credits: 18

Suggested Plan of Study

A suggested plan of study for the program is as follows:

Semester 1

• HIT 150 or AHS 120: Introduction to Medical Terminology or Medical Terminology (3 credits)
• OATS 208: Medical Office Procedures (3 credits) Total Credits: 6

Semester 2

• HIT 158: Advanced Medical Terminology (3 credits)
• OATS 228: Medical Insurance Billing (3 credits) Total Credits: 6

Semester 3

• HIT 248: Medical Coding I (3 credits) Total Credits: 3

Semester 4

• HIT 258: Medical Coding II (3 credits) Total Credits: 3 Total Credits for the program: 18