Program Map for Medical Billing Specialist
Medical Billing Specialists employ proper record keeping, billing and coding techniques, and computer skills to ensure that healthcare providers and/or patients receive accurate and timely reimbursement from medical insurance companies. Students will be trained to monitor patient accounts through insurance billing and third-party payers such as insurance companies, Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, and Workers' Comp.
Completion of the Medical Billing Specialist (MBS) Program helps students develop computer literacy in Microsoft Office software and gain familiarity and experience with medical terminology, insurance reimbursement, front office scheduling and registration, as well as ethical decision-making skills.
This is an online program with most classes offered on campus as well. Not all courses are offered every quarter. Consult with a program advisor and review the class schedule to plan course selection(s).
PROGRAM ADVISORS
Medical Coding Program Director
Karla Pouillon, RN, M.Ed.,CCS,CPC
kpouillon@everettcc.edu
Christine Malone, EdD, MBA, MHA, CMPE, CPHRM, FACHE
cmalone@everettcc.edu
CHECKLISTS
- Medical Billing Specialist Certificate Checklist
- Medical Coding Certificate Checklist
- Medical Coding and Billing ATA Checklist
- Pre-College to College English and Math Checklist
Notes on using this map:
* indicates an elective course that is recommended but not required and could be substituted with another appropriate course. For example, ENGL& 102* on a map means that ENGL& 102* is recommended, but any 5-credit course from the Basic Communication Skills list on the DTA would also be acceptable.
→ indicates a pre-requisite relationship. For example, MATH&141→ MATH&142 on a map indicates that a student must pass MATH& 141 before taking MATH& 142
(F, W, Sp, Su) indicates the quarters in which a course is offered, if not offered every quarter. For example, ART 116 (W) means that ART 116 is only offered during Winter quarters
TS stands for Transitional Studies. Courses taken through the Transitional Studies department do not qualify for financial aid but cost only $25 per quarter. To see if you qualify, contact the Advising Center at advising@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9339.
& as part of a course number (e.g. ACCT& 202) indicates that the course is part of the Common Course Numbering System
D as part of a course number (e.g. ENGL& 102D) indicates that the course fulfills the Diversity Course requirement for the AAS-DTA degree
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The learning objectives of this course are the foundation of future courses in this pathway. Success in critical courses positions you to be successful in later courses in this pathway.
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Before you can take your college-level courses, you may need to complete prerequisites.
Attend an Information Session to decide on your first quarter courses.
Prepare for college-level math
If your math placement is below MATH 76, you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- TS 60 → TS 70
Before registering each quarter, check your Degree Planner to see what classes you should take to stay on track. See your faculty program advisor with any questions you have.
Recommended Actions
- Looking for more support and assistance by phone, tablet, or computer? Visit the Online Student Support and Resources page.
- Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college.
- Visit the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and the Library.
- Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
- The Center for Disability Services (CDS) office at Everett Community College provides a variety of accommodations for students with disabilities and academic barriers. See if you qualify for support from CDS.
- Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club.
- See if you qualify for TRiO, MESA, and scholarships.
- The professional counselors at the Counseling and Student Success center educate and serve students to develop and achieve their academic, career and personal goals. Consider making an appointment with a counselor.
There are 8 required courses (total of 42 credits) for the MBS Program, which can be taken on a full- or part-time basis. Not all courses are offered all quarters, and some courses may be subject to prerequisites. All courses must be passed with a grade of a C or higher. If you have already earned the Medical Coding Certificate from EvCC, skip to Phase Three.
If you have not already earned the Medical Coding Certificate from EvCC, take the following courses:
- Take CL 101 - Computer Literacy
- Take MC 103 - Introduction to Administrative Medical Office
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Take
MC 120 - Healthcare Vocabulary -
Tale MC 137 - Structure & Function of the Human Body
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss if this is the right program for you and update your plan of study as needed.
If you haven't already, join a club that aligns with your interest.
Complete specific certificate requirements and begin preparing for graduation and transfer. If you change to another program in this phase, some credits earned may not apply to your new program.
- Take MC 147 - Introduction to Diagnosis Coding (PR MC 143)
- Take BT 180 - Principles of Medical Insurance (F, W) (5 credits)
- Take BT 181D - Diversity in Law & Ethics for Health Care Occupations (F, Sp) (5 credits)
- Take BT 182 - Medical Front Office
- Take MC 151 - Introduction to Procedure Coding (PR MC 137)
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss transfer options and career opportunities.
Prepare for one of the certification exams in medical billing. See your faculty program advisor for more details.
Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.
Recommended Actions
Meet with your faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met. Consider earning your Medical Coding and Billing ATA. This ises a base of both the MC and MBS certificates. With this in mind, reach out to your faculty advisor for more information!
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