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Medical Billing Certificate
This curriculum is offered 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.The program can be completed in one semester during the day or evening on the Des Plaines campus. The program is offered on the Skokie campus only in the evening.
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.
Application Process
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 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 Jennifer Colovos, Administrative Assistant with questions about course sequencing. Please email her at jcolovos@oakton.edu.
You may wish to review the Medical Billing Certificate FAQ
Courses for the Medical Billing Certificate
11 Semester Credit Hours Curriculum: 0288
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When registering for courses watch that prerequisites have been taken. |
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HIT 104 |
Medical Terminology (should be taken first) |
3 |
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HIT 113 |
ICD-9-CM Coding for the Physician Office (formerly 117) |
2 |
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HIT 114 |
CPT Coding for the Physician Office (formerly 118) |
2 |
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HIT 115 |
Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office: MEDICARE |
1 |
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HIT 116 |
Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office: NON-MEDICARE |
1 |
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HIT 120 |
CPT Evaluation & Management |
1 |
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HIT 125 |
Seminar: Medical Office Billing |
1 |
