One important support function involves patient billing and coding. This program prepares students for clerical duties related to insurance, billing, and coding.
Students learn to input patient information, schedule appointments, and handle billing.
In addition, they produce various lists and reports, and learn to handle insurance claims both on paper forms and electronically. Classroom theory and internship participation prepares the student for capabilities ranging from general front office to transcription to medical records functions. Upon successful completion of the program the student will receive a certificate as a Coding Specialist. Graduates of the Coding Specialist program may apply credits earned toward an A.S. Degree in Office Systems Technology.