Medical Billing and Coding Certificate

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Prepare for entry-level employment or advancement within the growing healthcare industry with a focus in medical coding and billing.

What can I do with this certificate?

Career Options: Become a coder, insurance or medical records technician, or professional in a medical facility or health care or insurance agency.
Academic Options: Continue your studies by taking additional courses toward the Health Information Technology degree.
Gainful Employment Information: www.pima.edu/ge-crtmbc

Department/Contact Information:

Dean: 520-206-7134
Lead Faculty: 520-206-7186

Program/Major/Concentration Codes: CRTMBC/MBC

Required Core Courses

A grade of C or better is required for graduation.

HIT 100 - Introduction to Health Information Management 3 Credits
HIT 101 - Introduction to ICD Coding 2.5 Credits
HIT 102 - CPT Coding 2 Credits
HIT 105 - Medical Terminology 3 Credits
HIT 108 - Health Information Employment Policies 1 Credits
HIT 112 - Health Insurance and Medical Billing 3 Credits
HIT 125 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for HIT 3 Credits
Also complete one of the following options:
HIT 201 - Advanced ICD Coding 3 Credits
AND
HIT 202 - Advanced Classification Systems Applications 3 Credits
OR
HIT 290 - Health Information Technology Internship 3.5 Credits

Subtotal: 21-23.5 Credits

Required Support Courses

BIO 160IN - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credits **
CIS 104 - Computer Fundamentals 3 Credits

Subtotal: 7 Credits

Total Credits as Displayed: 28-30.5 Credits

** BIO 201IH /BIO 201IN and BIO 202IN can be substituted for BIO 160IN .