Medical Office Administration/Medical Coding Diploma

D25310

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Degree Awarded

A diploma in Medical Office Administration/Medical Coding is awarded by the College upon completion of this program. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam.

Gainful Employment Information

  • Does Program Lead to Licensure/Certification?   Yes
  • Is Licensure/Certification Required for Employment?   No
  • Name of Licensure/Certification - CPC Coding Exam
  • Name of Licensure/Certification Agency - AAPC

Projected Program Cost

Books                  $1,374.70
Equipment/Tools                $0
Supplies/Other                $0
Tuition & Fees                  $3,669.00
Test Fees                              $0
Total Program Cost             $5,043.70

 
Note

Courses in the following areas will be helpful to students: computer applications, health occupations, keyboarding, word processing, records management, and business English. Progression in this program is dependent on satisfying course prerequisites and maintaining a grade of C or better in selected courses.

For More Information

The Medical Office Administration program is in the Business and Computer Technologies Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6886 or visit our website at www.waynecc.edu.

 

 

First Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ACA 111College Student Success
1

1

CIS 110Introduction to Computers
4

3

MED 121Medical Terminology I
3

3

OST 136Word Processing
4

3

OST 148Medical Insurance and Billing
3

3

Total Credit Hours:13

Second Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3

3

MED 122Medical Terminology II
3

3

OST 153Office Finance Solutions
4

3

OST 247Procedure Coding
4

3

OST 248Diagnostic Coding
4

3

OST 280Electronic Health Records
4

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Third Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting
3

3

OST 149Medical Legal Issues
3

3

OST 164Office Editing
3

3

OST 249Medical Coding Certification Preparation
5

3

OST 289Office Administration Capstone
4

3

WBL 110World of Work
1

1

Total Credit Hours:16

Total Credit Hours: 47