Program: Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Certificate

Nov 03, 2025

2018-2019 Catalog SVC

Fall Entry Only

73 - 76 credits

Students wishing to enter the Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program will need to complete the prerequisite courses listed below with a “C” grade or better and be placed on a waiting list. Based on the date of their completed application, students will be admitted to the program each Fall quarter on a first-come, first-served basis. See the Medical Billing and Coding Specialist web page for application and further details.

Prerequisite courses:

AHE 102 - Basic Medical Terminology (5)
CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience (2)
CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication: D (5)
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I (5)
OBT 162 - Microsoft Office Basics (3)

Required Courses:

AHE 101 - Healthcare Interactions: D (3)
AHE 102 - Basic Medical Terminology (5)
AHE 103 - Law, Ethics, and Professionalism in Healthcare (5)
AHE 105 - Electronic Medical Documents and Administrative Procedures (6)
AHE 106 - Anatomy & Physiology (6)
AHE 109 - Medical Disease & Pathology (4)
AHE 110 - Introduction to Medical Coding and Insurance (5)
AHE 112 - Basic Pharmacology (5)
AHE 118 - Drug Dosage Calculations (5)
AHE 122 - Ambulatory Care Coding Procedures (6)
AHE 123 - Hospital Care Coding Procedures (5)
AHE 200 - First Aid and Emergency Procedures (3)
CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience (2)
CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication: D (5)
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I (5)
OBT 162 - Microsoft Office Basics (3)