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Medical Billing Certificate
This curriculum is offered on both the Des Plaines and Ray Hartstein Skokie campuses. The 16 credit program prepares students for billing positions in physician offices and billing services. Students take courses in computing, insurance procedures, CPT and ICD-10-CM, Anatomy and Physiology for ICD-10-CM Coding, and medical terminology. Students will work with computer software that automates the billing process. The program can be completed in two or more semesters 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.
Prerequisites:
Completion of HIT 104 with a minimum grade of C or better.
Application Process
1. Completion of HIT 104 with a minimum grade of C or better.
2. 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.
3. 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
16 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 (Prerequisite: should be taken prior to applying for the certificate) |
3 |
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HIT 105 |
Advanced Medical Terminology |
1 |
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HIT 111 |
ICD-10-CM Coding for the Physician Office |
2 |
HIT 112 |
Anatomy and Physiology for ICD-10-CM Coding |
3 |
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HIT 114 |
CPT Coding for the Physician Office |
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 |
Medical Billing Practices |
2 |
