OST-3150-3DBSM-Dental Billing/Coding Summer [17763]-2026CE3

This course provides a practical introduction to dental billing and coding with an emphasis on accurate use of the Current Dental Terminology (CDT) code set. Students learn to apply dental codes through real-world case scenarios using the CDT code book, strengthening their ability to select, document, and submit appropriate procedures. The course also reviews foundational concepts related to dental insurance, including plan types, benefits, claim submission, reimbursement, and common billing challenges. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to navigate dental coding and billing processes with accuracy, compliance, and confidence.

OST-3150-3MCAP-Medical Coding Adv. Practicode [17746]-2026CE3

Medical Coding - Advanced Practicode:
Seeking to enhance your medical coding skills? With this class, which uses real-world cases, new coders can build skills and, with the completion of certain practicums, remove the apprentice status from his/her certification. Experienced coders can broaden skills for employment. Students who are still in the Medical Coding class can enroll in this class at the same time to accelerate learning.
Once this course is complete with a 70% through AAPC on the 600 Practicode cases, a student will have their A (Apprentice status) removed from their CPC credential, with a letter of participation of an 80 hour course in medical coding and billing.

OST-3150-3MCJS-Medical Coding [17632]-2026CE3

This course prepares an individual for entry level healthcare billing and coding positions. Course topics can include but are not limited to the roles and responsibilities of this position, managed health care, life cycle of an insurance claim, legal and regulatory considerations, coding regulations, reimbursement issues, claim instructions, medical terminology, filing commercial claims, insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and Workers' Compensation. Upon completion, students should also be able to utilize MS Windows and the Internet to effectively retrieve billing-related information and updates.

OST-3150-3MDBF-Medical Billing 2026 A [17694]-2026CE3

The Medical Billing and Coding program prepares students for entry-level employment in medical billing and coding, patient encounters, scheduling appointments, handling patient files and other medical office business procedures in physicians' offices, hospitals, insurance companies and a variety of settings. Program courses provide training in medical terminology, medical billing and coding concepts, and healthcare computer information systems. Students are introduced to coding healthcare services, electronic health records systems and processes for preparing and submitting of healthcare claims. Students are equipped to code diseases, surgeries and medical procedures for billing and collection utilizing ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding systems, to organize, analyze, and technically examine health insurance claims for reimbursement and rejected claims for resubmission. Students will explore HIPAA rules and regulations related to the privacy and security of patient information. Upon completion, the student will have the knowledge to sit for industry-recognized certifications.

OST-3602-3MLIM-Medical Legal Issues (17983)-2026CE3

Medical Legal Issues