<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Sanford-Brown's on-campus Certificate in Medical Billing program provides you with the opportunity to develop a basic understanding of medical office practices with a focus on billing procedures, coding, and patient records management. Course topics you are likely to study in this program include standards and concepts for International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding, electronic billing procedures and software, code sequencing, insurance claims filing, healthcare regulations, and front office management. Courses in medical terminology, professional ethics, reimbursement processes, healthcare computer programs, and anatomy and physiology are also offered. A 180-hour field experience will allow you to process billing and coding documents in an actual healthcare environment. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Prior to entering the Certificate in Medical Billing program, it is helpful to have an academic background in the physical sciences and an interest in working in a clinical or non-clinical healthcare environment. Strong organizational and communication skills and attention to detail are also important. As a potential Sanford-Brown student, you must live in close proximity to campus locations. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must earn a total of 66.5 credits to successfully complete Sanford-Brown's Certificate in Medical Billing program. Some courses combine lecture and laboratory hours. </p> <p><u>Certificate in Medical Billing Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td> ALH 106 </td><td> Medical Law and Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td> ALH 111 </td><td> Healthcare Computer Applications</td></tr> <tr><td> ALH 122 </td><td> Medical Terminology - All Body Systems</td></tr> <tr><td> ALH 150 </td><td> Health Information Technology</td></tr> <tr><td> ALH 152 </td><td> Health Insurance and Reimbursement</td></tr> <tr><td> ALH 186 </td><td> Career Success</td></tr> <tr><td> BIO 130 </td><td> Anatomy and Physiology I</td></tr> <tr><td> BIO 131 </td><td> Anatomy and Physiology II</td></tr> <tr><td> CS 102 </td><td> Student Success</td></tr> <tr><td> MAB 101 </td><td> Keyboarding</td></tr> <tr><td> MAB 120 </td><td> Medical Front Office Applications</td></tr> <tr><td> MAB 140 </td><td> Medical Front Office Procedures</td></tr> <tr><td> MAB 150 </td><td> Basic Coding Concepts</td></tr> <tr><td> MAB 160 </td><td> ICD Coding Principles</td></tr> <tr><td> MAB 170 </td><td> CPT Coding Principles</td></tr> <tr><td> MAB 180 </td><td> Advanced Billing and Coding Concepts</td></tr> <tr><td> MAB 185 </td><td> Medical Practice Management</td></tr> <tr><td> MAB 190 </td><td> Electronic Health Records Management</td></tr> <tr><td> MAB 195 </td><td> Medical Billing Externship</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>You could be prepared to seek entry-level employment in a variety of healthcare settings after graduating from Sanford-Brown's Certificate in Medical Billing program. You could work in clinical environments, such as hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, or nursing homes, or in non-clinical settings, including managed care companies, medical billing firms, or insurance companies. </p> <p>Positions you may be eligible to apply to include: </p> <ul><li>Medical Claims Specialist </li><li>Medical Billing Specialist </li><li>Patient Accounts Representative </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>In some cases, a two-year degree could be preferred to begin working in this field. An associate's degree could also be required if you have intentions of pursuing a supervisory position in some healthcare organizations. The Certificate in Medical Billing program could prepare you to continue your studies in a degree program. Associate's degrees you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Coding </li><li>Associate of Science in Medical Office Management </li><li>Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Administration</li></ul>