Sanford-Brown College | Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding
Students enrolled in Sanford-Brown College's Diploma in Medical Billing and Coding program have an opportunity to learn about billing practices and systems, health record maintenance, and reimbursement systems. Learn more about Sanford-Brown's Diploma in Medical Billing and Coding program here.
Official Program Name:
Diploma in Medical Billing and Coding
School Offering Program:
Sanford-Brown College
Program Prerequisites:
Applicants to Sanford-Brown's Diploma in Medical Billing and Coding program should be comfortable working with numbers and be able to work with computers and various software programs. Potential Sanford-Brown students must live in close proximity to campus locations.
Program Description:
Sanford-Brown's Diploma in Medical Billing and Coding program is designed to teach students about data abstracting, billing practices and systems, health record maintenance, coding and reimbursement systems, and healthcare computer applications. An externship is required and is offered toward the end of a student's enrollment. The diploma program is also offered during the evenings for students who have work commitments and cannot attend day classes.
Learning Format:
Offered at selected campuses
Program Length and Total Credits Required:
The certificate program consists of 45 credits and 900 contact hours. A medical billing and coding externship is completed towards the end of the program and consists of 4 credits and 180 contact hours.
Financial Aid:
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Sanford-Brown's opportunities include federal and institutional grants and scholarships. Students can find out more information about financial aid opportunities from Financial Aid Representatives.
Tuition, Financial Aid & Start Dates
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Required Courses for a Diploma in Medical Billing and Coding:
Program and course requirements are subject to change and may vary by campus. Contact Sanford-Brown to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.
Core Courses
- MBC 100: Healthcare Systems (2.5 credits)
- MBC 102: Medical Office Accounting (2.5 credits)
- MBC 104: Intro to CPT-4 Coding Principles (2.5 credits)
- MBC 106: CPT-4 Coding Principles I (2.5 credits)
- MBC 108: CPT-4 Coding Principles II (2.5 credits)
- MBC 112: Word Processing (1.5 credits)
- MBC 114: Medical Applications (1.5 credits)
- MBC 116: Medical Terminology (2.5 credits)
- MBC 118: Computer Applications (1.5 credits)
- MBC 120: Medical Law & Ethics (2.5 credits)
- MBC 122: Anatomy & Physiology - Levels of Organization / Urinary / Digestive (2.5 credits)
- MBC 124: Health Insurance (2.5 credits)
- MBC 126: Anatomy & Physiology - Cardiovascular / Respiratory / Blood / Nervous (2.5 credits)
- MBC 128: Computerized Billing (1.5 credits)
- MBC 130: Anatomy & Physiology - Lymphatic / Immune / Endocrine / Reproduction (2.5 credits)
- MBC 132: Career Development Skills (2.5 credits)
- MBC 134: Anatomy & Physiology - Integumentary / Musculosketal (2.5 credits)
- MBC 136: Medical Billing and Coding Externship (4 credits)
Career Paths:
Students who have completed Sanford-Brown's Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding program have the opportunity to pursue entry-level careers in the field. Some potential employers of medical coders could include skilled-care facilities, medical offices, clinics, and hospitals.
Some possible job titles may include:
- Health information professional
- Medical coder
- Medical office administrator
- Medical office administrative assistant
Sanford-Brown does not guarantee employment or salary. Registration #03-07-1680T
