Professional Medical Billing
Professional Medical Billing, Associate of Applied Science
St. Louis College of Health Careers has a sterling reputation for producing top-notch professionals in the field of medical finance. Graduates from our Medical Billing AAS program develop the skills and versatility needed to perform administrative responsibilities well beyond the scope of the program itself. We instill a firm understanding of ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS coding, along with an introduction to ICD-10 in each of our students, allowing them to tackle the following with confidence:
- Maintenance of electronic health records
- Hospital billing
- Quality assurance
- Risk management
- Medical records
- Practice management
Additionally, each Medical Billing student is given a broad enough base to serve as a valuable member of any team alongside physicians and healthcare personnel.
Graduate Opportunities
SLCHC produces graduates of exceptional ability and professional readiness. Our students have gone on to succeed in a variety of roles and settings, including:
- Physician offices
- Hospitals
- Managed care organizations
- Home healthcare agencies
- Durable medical equipment companies
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Rehabilitation centers
- Insurance and billing companies
CPC Certification
Upon successful completion of the Professional Medical Billing Associates, graduates are eligible to apply for approval to take a national Certified Professional Coder examination (CPC).
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, Medical Assistants, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.ht
Professional Medical Billing Application
Semester 1
Course # | Course | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
BI103 | Human Biology Theory | 60 | 4 |
BI103L | Human Biology Lab | 30 | 1 |
HB303 | Medical Terminology | 45 | 3 |
PS101 | Psychology | 45 | 3 |
AH100 | Professional Development | 45 | 3 |
MT201 | Technical Math | 45 | 3 |
Semester 2
Course # | Course | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
MOA100 | MOA Medical Office Procedures | 45 | 3 |
MOA101 | MOA Fundamental Skills I Theory | 45 | 3 |
MOA101L | MOA Fundamental Skills I Lab | 30 | 1 |
MOA102 | MOA Fundamental Skill II Theory | 45 | 3 |
MOA102L | MOA Fundamental Skill II Lab | 30 | 1 |
MOA251 | MOA Externship | 160 | 3 |
Semester 3
Course # | Course | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
SC101 | Sociology | 45 | 3 |
ENG101 | English Composition I | 45 | 3 |
MT204 | Pre-Algebra | 45 | 3 |
PH202 | Human Pathology and Pharmacology Concepts | 45 | 3 |
HC101 | Ethics | 45 | 3 |
Semester 4
Course # | Course | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
HM306 | Legal Aspects of Medical Records | 45 | 3 |
HM201 | Electronic Health Records Theory | 45 | 3 |
HM201L | Electronic Health Records Lab | 30 | 1 |
HM302 | Reimbursement Methodologies | 30 | 2 |
HM307 | Health Information and Practice Management | 45 | 3 |
EN150 | Communications | 45 | 3 |