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Medical Billing Certificate

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This curriculum is offered in the evening on both the Des Plaines and Ray Hartstein Skokie campuses. The 11 credit program prepares students for billing positions in physician offices and billing services. Students take courses in computing, insurance procedures, CPT and ICD-9-CM coding and medical terminology. Students will work with computer software that automates the billing process. This curriculum follows the AHIMA curriculum recommendations for the Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P) certification exam. Students may choose to continue their education in the medical office management certificate program since all medical billing certificate courses can also be applied to the medical office management certificate program.

Admission Requirements
All graduates of accredited high schools or holders of General Education Development (GED) certification are eligible for admission. Persons over 18 years of age who are not high school graduates may also be admitted, if they have sufficient abilities and background to benefit from the instruction offered as determined by the appropriate College representative.
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How to apply for Medical Billing Certificate
1. Complete and submit the Oakton College Application for Admission and return the completed form to the Office of Admissions or submit an on-line application.
2. Submit the non refundable $25 application fee.

Students will not be interviewed for this program. Students may enroll during any registration period however; they should follow the sequence listed below. Students should contact Sherry DeMonte, HIT program advisor with questions about course sequencing. Please email her at sdemonte@oakton.edu

Courses for Medical Billing Certificate ........................................FAQ
11 Semester Credit Hours Curriculum: 0288

When registering for courses watch that prerequisites have been taken. Student must receive a minimum grade of C in all courses.
HIT 104	Medical Terminology (should be taken first)	3
HIT 113	ICD-9-CM Coding for the Physician Office (formerly 117)	2
HIT 114	CPT Coding for the Physician Office (formerly 118)	2
HIT 115**	Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office: MEDICARE	1
HIT 116**	Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office: NON-MEDICARE	1
HIT 120	CPT Evaluation & Management	1
HIT 125	Seminar: Medical Office Billing	1
** These courses should be taken after completing HIT 104, HIT 113 and HIT 114 Check Oakton catalogue for required prerequisite courses.

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Last update: 1/10/08

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