Medical Auditing Certificate (C25310U)
Certificate
This certificate is designed to prepare students to perform medical record audits for provider services. Upon completion students will be prepared for industry-recognized certification exams. Courses within this certificate may be applied to the Medical Office Administration Associate in Applied Science degree.
Course Sequence
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MED 121 | Medical Terminology I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MED 122 | Medical Terminology II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 247 | Procedure Coding | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| OST 248 | Diagnostic Coding | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 7 | 4 | 9 |
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 148 | Medical Insurance and Billing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 264 | Medical Auditing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Total Credits: 18
Employment Outlook
Employment of medical records and health information technicians is projected to grow 8% from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. The demand for health services is expected to increase as the population ages.