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Medical Office Administration - Billing & Coding

Lawson State Community College

Certificate

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The Medical Office Administration Medical Billing and Coding Certificate is a 41-credit-hour program covering anatomy/physiology/medical terminology, diagnostics and pharmacology, classification and reimbursement, medical coding systems, computer applications, intermediate keyboarding, and medical terminology. Prepares students for entry-level medical billing and coding positions, including roles in physician offices, hospitals, and medical billing services.

Credits

41 credits

Format

In-Person

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Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingWritingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingMathematicsTime ManagementService OrientationCoordinationComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageMedicine and DentistryAdministrativeBiologyPsychologyEconomics and AccountingMathematicsPersonnel and Human Resources

Abilities

Written ComprehensionNear VisionOral ExpressionInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropra
  • Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing
  • Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct th
  • Verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors.
  • Resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
  • Prepare itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for items purchased or servic
  • Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff.
  • Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, or medical consultations.
  • Complete insurance or other claim forms.

Technology

Billing and invoicing softwareMedical softwareOffice suite softwareAccounting softwareCategorization or classification softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareFinancial analysis softwareExpert system softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWord processing software

Tools

10-key calculatorsBarcode attachment equipmentBarcode scannersCredit card processing machinesDesktop computersDictaphonesEncodersFlat-top scannersLabel printersLaser facsimile machinesLaser printersLight pensMicrofiche viewing machinesMicrofilm viewing machinesMulti-line telephone systemsBilling machinesBookkeeping machinesCheck and document signersCheck cancelling machinesCheck filing cabinetsCheck sorting machinesDigital camerasDigital postal metersEnvelope opening machinesEnvelope sealing machinesEnvelope stuffersHandheld calculatorsHospital intercom equipmentLaptop computersNotebook computers

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Medical Records Specialists29-2072.00
  • Billing and Posting Clerks43-3021.00
  • Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants43-6013.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Patient medical histories — review, compile, and reconcile across multiple encounters with reduced oversight in an outpatient health information department.
  • Diagnostic and procedural codes — assign to routine patient records using classification software and established coding guidelines in a clinical environment.
  • Medical record discrepancies — identify and escalate using critical thinking when reviewing documentation against physician notes in a hospital setting.
  • Voice recognition software output — edit and quality-check transcribed clinical notes to ensure accuracy within a health information workflow.
  • Billing and invoicing records — audit for completeness and coding consistency to reduce claim rejections in a managed care environment.
  • Release-of-information requests — process in compliance with HIPAA regulations and institutional policy with minimal supervisory review.
  • Reading comprehension of clinical documentation — apply to extract relevant diagnostic and treatment data from complex physician reports.
  • Database query software — execute intermediate searches to retrieve, sort, and compile patient data for departmental reporting purposes.
  • Transaction security and virus protection standards — follow established protocols to safeguard electronic health records against unauthorized access.
  • Interdepartmental communication — coordinate records-related inquiries with clinical and billing staff using desktop communications tools and professional written correspondence.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
56%
Placement Rate
9%