Medical Billing, Basic Certificate

College(s):

Malcolm X

Program Code: 0395

Program Requirements

Required Program Core
BIOLOGY 116Introduction to Anatomy And Physiology 14
or BIOLOGY 226
BIOLOGY 227
Human Structure and Function I
and Human Structure and Function II
CIS 120Introduction to Computer Applications3
HIT 101Foundations of HIT3
HIT 102Medical Billing4
HIT 110Medical Terms for HIT Professionals3
Total Hours17
1

Effective Spring 2024, BIOLOGY 226 & 227 may substitute for BIOLOGY 116

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning a degree in Health Information Technology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate (BC) in Medical Billing.

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
BIOLOGY 116 Introduction to Anatomy And Physiology 1 4
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Applications 3
HIT 101 Foundations of HIT 3
HIT 102 Medical Billing 4
HIT 110 Medical Terms for HIT Professionals 3
 Hours17
 Total Hours17
1

BIOLOGY 226 & BIOLOGY 227 can substitute for this class, effective Spring 2024.

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Medical Records Specialists

Job Description

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$33,379
Median 50th Percentile$47,147
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$73,204

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$16
Median 50th Percentile$23
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$35

Annual Job Openings

181 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less48.06%
A certificate10.94%
Some college20.57%
An Associate degree19.93%
A Bachelor's degree0.50%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

0.50% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Job Description

Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$32,133
Median 50th Percentile$47,461
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$100,078

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$15
Median 50th Percentile$23
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$48

Annual Job Openings

38 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less48.06%
A certificate10.94%
Some college20.57%
An Associate degree19.93%
A Bachelor's degree0.50%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

0.50% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Medical Transcriptionists

Job Description

Transcribe medical reports recorded by physicians and other healthcare practitioners using various electronic devices, covering office visits, emergency room visits, diagnostic imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries. Transcribe dictated reports and translate abbreviations into fully understandable form. Edit as necessary and return reports in either printed or electronic form for review and signature, or correction.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$23,466
Median 50th Percentile$40,071
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$62,962

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$11
Median 50th Percentile$19
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$30

Annual Job Openings

89 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less16.73%
A certificate38.89%
Some college33.65%
An Associate degree10.73%
A Bachelor's degree0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree