Medical Billing & Coding Technology Program
The Medical Billing and Coding Technology Program on the Jackson Academic/Technical Center Campus of Hinds Community College is a technical program designed to prepare potential students for entry-level employment in physician offices, hospitals, outpatient facilities, mental health, clinics, nursing home facilities, and insurance companies.
The program of study familiarizes the student with ICD and CPT Codes. The student will understand the importance of accurate, complete, and consistent coding practices for the production of quality healthcare data.
Requirements for Admission
Potential program majors:
• Must meet all general admissions requirements (Refer to Admissions Procedures and Requirements, Hinds Community College catalog)
• Students must provide a COMPASS score or an ACT score. COMPASS (by ACT), Residual ACT assessment, and/or national ACT assessment are the placement tests used to place Hinds students in appropriate courses. One or both of these tests must be taken prior to registering for classes. Placement test results assist the institution in advising, placing, and admitting students in appropriate course levels that match their skills and help students succeed.
Major Courses Taught
• Medical Terminology I and II
• ICD Coding / CPT Coding
• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Medical Office Concepts
• Medical Information Management
• Medical Machine Transcription
• Medical Insurance Billing
• Advanced Coding
Occupational Skills Training
• Adhere to the ICD-9-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 9th revision, Clinical Modification) coding conventions, official coding guidelines
• Utilize skills, knowledge of currently mandated coding and classification systems, and official resources to select the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes
• Adhere to the CPT coding conventions by the rules and guidelines established by the American Medical Association
Requirements for Graduation
The Associate of Applied Science Degree is awarded upon successful completion of 72 semester credit hours of course work and the Career Planning and Assessment System Exam (MS-CPAS).
Employment Opportunities
Coding Specialist, Receptionist, Insurance Secretary, Medical Information Secretary, Medical Records Clerk
Contact
Mrs. Jermeika Burks, R.H.I.A.
Business and Office Technology Instructor
3925 Sunset Drive, Jackson, MS 39213
Office: 601-987-8143, Fax: 601-982-5804