<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Diploma in Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist program at Herzing University is designed to provide students with a chance to learn how to work with patients, healthcare facilities, and insurance companies. Coursework is intended to center around how healthcare systems work and how insurance fits in with patient care. Students will also be able to learn field-specific administrative skills like keyboarding and coding. They'll also have the chance to gain an overview of common diseases as well as study the human body and its internal systems. At the end of this program, students will be asked to complete a final research program or an internship to graduate. This program can be completed online or on campus. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Individuals interested in applying to this program should have an interest in assisting people in medical environments. Applicants should understand how to work with computers and have strong verbal and written abilities. Though requirements may vary, students should have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>This Herzing University diploma program consists of a total of at least 44 credit hours. Those credit hours are broken down into four major areas of education including required courses, required anatomy and psychology lab, personal and professional development courses, and either a final internship or research project. </p> <p><u>Required Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>HC 115</td><td> Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals</td></tr> <tr><td>MC 171</td><td> Basic Diagnosis Coding Anatomy and Physiology With Lab</td></tr> <tr><td>MC 172</td><td> Basic Procedure Coding</td></tr> <tr><td>MC 173</td><td> Intermediate Diagnosis Coding</td></tr> <tr><td>MC 174</td><td> Intermediate Procedure Coding</td></tr> <tr><td>MC 208</td><td> Program Review Final</td></tr> <tr><td>MO 110</td><td> Keyboarding</td></tr> <tr><td>MO 111</td><td> Computer Software Applications in Healthcare</td></tr> <tr><td>MO 150</td><td> Pathophysiology and Pharmacology</td></tr> <tr><td>MO 150L</td><td> Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Lab</td></tr> <tr><td>MO 205</td><td> Insurance Claims, Processing and Adjudication</td></tr> <tr><td>MO 211</td><td> Healthcare Systems and Operations</td></tr> <tr><td>MO 216</td><td> Ethics and Health Information Management</td></tr> </table><p><u>Required Anatomy and Psychology with Lab</u> </p> <ul><li>8.00 semester credit hours are required. </li></ul><p><u>Required Internship or Research Project</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>MC 291</td><td> Insurance Billing and Coding Case Study Research Project</td></tr> <tr><td>MC 294</td><td> Insurance Billing and Coding Internship</td></tr> </table><p><u>Personal and Professional Development Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>PD 121</td><td> Professional Development I</td></tr> <tr><td>PD 202</td><td> Professional Development II</td></tr> <tr><td>PD 212</td><td> Medical Billing and Coding Internship Preparation</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Graduates of this program may seek insurance-related positions with hospitals, clinics, medical centers, the government, or nonprofit organizations. These positions could be entry level or could offer greater challenges. </p> <p>Possible job options include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Medical Coder </li><li>Medical Office Assistant </li><li>Medical Billing Specialist </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Once a student completes this program, he or she may choose to pursue a higher-level degree program. These programs are meant to further a student's knowledge while giving him or her more real world and educational experience. Some leadership positions may require an advanced degree. </p> <p>Bachelor's degree programs students could apply to include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Public Administration </li><li>Bachelor of Business Administration </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Risk Management and Insurance</li></ul>