Medical Office Specialist, CTS

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The Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Office Specialist program prepares students for entry level positions with administrative functions in medical coding or medical billing.

Learning Outcomes:

Recipients of the Technical Diploma in Medical Office Specialist will be able to demonstrate:

Ability to critically analyze written and verbal medical information in order to accurately assign medical codes and process billing and reimbursement;
Application of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology concepts to the skills of an entry level medical coder and/or billing and reimbursement specialist;
Utilization of computer technology to translate written medical information into a numeric code using established coding and insurance reimbursement rules and guidelines; and
Professional and ethical behavior in accordance with the American Academy of Professional Coders Code of Ethics, core values and standards of practice for the profession.

Required courses for the Certifcate of Technical Studies in Medical Office Specialist:

First Semester

BLGY 110:Medical Terminology Credit Hours: 3
BLGY 120:Introductory Human Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hours: 3
CTEC 100:Computer Concepts Credit Hours: 3
ALHT 109:Health Care Systems and Safety Credit Hours: 2
* IBC: AHA Basic Life Support Certification
MOS 107:Medical Office Administration Credit Hours: 3

Second Semester

MOS 109:Survey of Medical Coding Credit Hours: 4 **
MOS 110:Medical Coding I Credit Hours: 4
MOS 113:Reimbursement Methodology Credit Hours: 3 **

Total Credit Hours required for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Office Specialist: 25

**Must be taken concurrently with MOS 110.