Medical Billing Specialist

Technical Diploma

Program number: 301605

Credits: 25

Area of Study: Business

Financial Aid Available

Estimated Program Cost:

Tuition - $3,412.50
Materials/Supplemental Costs
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$462.45
Other Costs
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$0.00
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Total Estimated Program Costs*:
$3,874.95
Overview

Overview

Madison College developed the Medical Billing Specialist Diploma to help you get hired or promoted, or to update your skills for use in today’s modern medical offices. The skills you obtain with this diploma are part of a pathway and may be applied to the Medical Administrative Specialist Associate program. You also can apply many of the credits toward other programs at Madison College and double major. 

Graduates from this program are qualified to complete professional examinations and earn certification(s) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Voluntary, eligible certifications include Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS), and/or Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS).  NHA is the national leader in allied health professional certifications and is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.

Please note: Healthcare employers require all applicants complete and pass a background check as a condition of employment.

Get credit for your experience and prior learning.

Program Details

Students in the Medical Billing Specialist program can attend full or part time.

Medical Billing Specialist classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

  • Madison - Truax
  • Fort Atkinson
  • Watertown

Explore financial aid eligibility for this program.

All courses for this program are offered online and in person.

Admission

Admission

To Apply
 

  • Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience including campus tours and program open houses.

After Acceptance

Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC. 

Questions?

Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.

 

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2020-2021 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

  • Progress toward your specific requirements
  • Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

Transfer

Transfer Partnerships

There are currently no Transfer Partnerships for this program. Review our Transfer Opportunities page for information on all Madison College transfer options.

Outcomes

Outcomes

After completing the Medical Billing Specialist program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:

  • Apply technology skills to business and administrative tasks.
  • Perform routine healthcare administrative procedures.
  • Maintain internal and external relationships.
  • Model professionalism in the workplace.
  • Process insurance claims.
Careers

Careers

Madison College's Medical Billing Specialist graduates are ready for a range of professional positions including:

  • Medical Billing Specialist
  • Billing Customer Service Representative
  • Collections Analyst
  • Patient Accounts Specialist
  • Reimbursement Analyst
  • Insurance Specialist
  • Medical Customer Service Representative

With advanced training students may find employment as:

  • Medical Coding Specialist
  • Coding Technician
  • Medical Administrative Specialist
  • Medical Transcriptionist
  • Medical Word Processing Operator
  • Department/Clinic Assistant
  • Health Unit Coordinator

 

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  • Graduate Summary
    Graduate Report Summary Overview

    		 2018
    Number of Program Graduates 16
    Number of Surveys Sent 15
    Number of Surveys Returned 9
    Percent of Surveys Returned 60.00%
    Available for Employment 4
    Percent Available for Employment 80.00%
    Not in Labor Market 5
    Percent Not in Labor Market 100.00%
    Available for Employment

    		 2018
    Graduates Employed 4
    Percent of Graduates Employed 100.00%
    Employed in Related Occupation 3
    Percent Employed in Related Occupation 75.00%
    Employed in Unrelated Occupation 1
    Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 25.00%
    Employed - No Response 0
    Percent Employed - No Response 0.00%
    Seeking Employment 0
    Percent Seeking Employment 0.00%
    Reaction To Training at Madison College

    		 2018
    Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.8 0 0
    Number of Satisfaction Responses 5
    Very Satisfied 4
    Percent Very Satisfied 80.00%
    Satisfied 1
    Percent Satisfied 20.00%
    Unsatisfied 0
    Percent Unsatisfied 0.00%
    Very Unsatisfied 0
    Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.00%
    Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

    		 2018
    Number of Primary Reason Responses 9
    Preparation for Getting a Job 0
    Percent Preparation for Getting a Job 0.00%
    Career Change 3
    Percent Career Change 33.30%
    Improvement of Existing Skills 1
    Percent Improvement of Existing Skills 11.10%
    Preparation for Further Education 4
    Percent Preparation for Further Education 44.40%
    Personal Interest 1
    Percent Personal Interest 11.10%
    Other 0
    Percent Other 0.00%
    When Employment was Obtained

    		 2018
    Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 2
    Before Enrollment 0
    Percent Before Enrollment 0.00%
    While Attending the College 0
    Percent While Attending the College 0.00%
    After Training at the College 2
    Percent After Training at the College 100.00%
    Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

    		 2018
    Number of Employment Location Responses 4
    In College District 2
    Percent In College District 50.00%
    In Wisconsin, Not in District 2
    Percent of In Wisconsin 50.00%
    Outside of Wisconsin 0
    Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.00%
    Employer Location Unknown 0
    Percent Location Unknown 0.00%
    Salary Trend
    Salary Trend 2018
    Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 2
    Average Monthly Wage $1,891
    Average Hourly Wage $10.99
    Average Work Hours per Week 38
    Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count
    Average Hourly Wage
    Average Work Hours per Week
  • Graduate Employers
    Total Positions Open for academic year: 2018
    Wisconsin TechConnectTM Jobs* Madison Non-Madison
    Number of Full Time Positions Open 17 3
    Number of Part Time Positions Open 1 0
    Total Jobs 18 3
    Graduate Employers for academic year: 2018
    Employer(s) Job Title City** State*** Positions
    Private Individual Resident Assistant Middleton
    River Country Homes LLC Special Caregiver Ixonia
    UW Health Hospital & Clinics Admissions Representative

    * - Wisconsin TechConnectTM jobs are posted through a statewide consortium operated and funded by all 16 of the technical colleges in Wisconsin.

    ** - Only cities outside of Madison will display.

    *** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.

    **** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at techconnect@madisoncollege.edu

Resources

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Flexible Learning Options

Out-of-state students can complete the Medical Billing Specialist program completely online without paying out-of-state tuition.