Program Overview
Medical Billing Specialist Certificate |
Biological and Health Sciences Division, Room B213, (847) 543-2042
https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/biodv/health-information-technology
Degree: Certificate
Plan 21HN
Medical billers play a critical role in the financial aspects of a physician’s practice. They report the patient’s diagnosis and the services rendered to that patient using special medical codes. These codes are included on the bills submitted to insurance companies, managed care plans, and Medicare. Medical billers need to have extensive knowledge of medical terminology, coding, and insurance procedures. Medical billers are employed by physicians’ offices, clinics, and billing services.
Medical billing is not a limited enrollment program. Day and evening classes are available.
All of the courses may be applied to the Health Information Technology associate degree program if the student desires to progress in the future to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
A student must earn a grade of “C or better” in all HIT and BIO courses.
Recommended Plan of Study
First Semester | 9-13 Credits | |
CoURSE | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
course ^ | College Success Seminar | 2 |
Medical Terminology | 3 | |
course + | Human Form and Function or | |
course + | Anatomy and Physiology I and | |
Anatomy and Physiology II | 4-8 | |
Second Semester | 7 Credits | |
CoURSE | Title | Hours |
Pharmacology | 1 | |
Basic ICD-10-CM Coding | 3 | |
Computer Basics/Software Applications or | ||
Introduction to Office Software or | ||
Introduction to Computers | 3 | |
Third Semester | 5 Credits | |
CoURSE | Title | Hours |
Basic CPT Coding | 3 | |
Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office | 2 | |
Total Hours for Certificate | 21-25 |
^ CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.
+ If BIO 124 has been taken, BIO 111/BIO 244 and BIO 245 are not needed.
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact faculty member Christina Melnytschuk at (847) 543-2886 or the Biological and Health Sciences division at (847) 543-2042.