Medical Billing and Coding distance education program
Medical Billing and Coding Application
The Medical Billing and Coding program is now offered 100% online. As a medical biller and coder, you can assign the proper processes and codes to patient diagnoses, handle insurance forms and coding, complete end-of-month operations in a medical office, accurately code procedures and diagnoses, and compose legal collection letters as part of collection procedures and practices. Without this profession, healthcare providers would not receive proper payment for the treatment they provide.
This program will also help you develop the communication skills necessary to effectively communicate with other health care team members, patients, and physicians. Demonstrate respect for human dignity and the rights of all individuals with awareness of cultural differences. Utilize critical thinking and decision-making skills when providing clinical and administrative services in healthcare settings.
This program is unique; it allows students the opportunity to transfer two of the four courses taken in the Billing and Coding program to the Medical Assisting program here at AHC within two years. It will work in the same way if you have taken the Medical Assisting program; two of the courses will transfer toward your Billing and Coding program.
How to apply
The application will be on this page during the application period, only in PDF format. The application is not offered outside of the application period. The application period is March 15 - May 31; the prerequisite is English C1000 Freshman Composition (previously Eng 101) with a grade of "C" or better. The application will provide all other information.
Degrees and Certificates Offered
Each program has unique requirements. The order in which you take courses may affect your completion time. Visit the links below to view the program requirements and a general semester-by-semester course schedule.
Certificate of Achievement- Medical Billing and Coding
To view all available degrees and certificates visit the Allan Hancock College course catalog.
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Contact Information
Dean: Thomas Lamica
Department Chair: Megan McComas
Department Program Technician: Tawnya Karstrom
LOCATION
Santa Maria Campus, W building (W-11)
Telephone extension: 3384
healthsciences@hancockcollege.edu
