Medical Billing
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 311605
Credits: 28
Area of Study: Business
Financial Aid Available
Estimated Program Cost:
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Overview
Admission
Overview
Madison College developed the Medical Billing 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 program can attend full or part time.
Medical Billing classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
- Fort Atkinson
- Watertown
Explore financial aid eligibility for this program.
CurriculumAdmission
To Apply
- View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials and requirements.
- Attend an Advising, Application, Information & More (AAIM) Session to get started in the admission process.
- 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.
TransferCurriculum
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.
First SemesterSecond SemesterOutcomesTransfer Partnerships
There are currently no Transfer Partnerships for this program. Review our Transfer Opportunities page for information on all Madison College transfer options.
CareersOutcomes
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
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
Related Programs
- Medical Administrative Specialist
- Healthcare Receptionist
- Administrative Professional
- Project Management Certificate for the Office Professional
Flexible Learning Options
We offer a variety of flexible learning options including hybrid, online, and online-live instruction. Out-of-state students can complete the Medical Billing program completely online without paying out-of-state tuition.