Program Details Page Medical Office Programs: Health Care Navigator, Revenue Management Specialist, and Medical Coding Specialist

Welcome to the Program Page dedicated to the Medical Office Program! This page is designed to give an overview of what each quarter will look like based on the starting point in the year. Click on one of the desired tabs below to view the course schedule. This information may be subject to change. Please contact your adviser for more information regarding the courses.

Bookstore Information

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The bookstore has what you need in regards to materials so be sure to check it out! It is always better to be prepared than to wait last second to buy your materials!

General Overview

When can I start? Fall (September) or Winter (January)

How long is the program?

2 quarters (6 months) for the Health Care Navigator Certificate (32 credits)
4 quarters (11 months) for the Revenue Management Certificate (61 credits)
6 to 7 quarters (18 to 21 months) for the Medical Coding Specialist AAS degree (94 credits)

When do classes meet? Classes are 100% online!

Medical office professionals are key members of the healthcare team. You will learn patient interviewing techniques, computer skills, medical terminology, and the complex language of billing and coding: ICD-10 CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS.

What does a medical records specialist do?

What is the average salary?

$59,580 annually in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area. Most medical records specialists earn at least $46,290; there is a wide salary range.

Who can I contact with questions?

New students, please visit our Zoom lobby (Links to an external site.) to talk with someone by video chat, or e-mail our advising department.
For current students, please visit RTC's advising page (Links to an external site and look for the faculty counselor assigned to Medical Coding Specialist.

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Overall Materials Needed:

Access to a functioning laptop or computer (you may use computers in the RTC Library or Learning Resource Center)
USB drive (thumb drive)
Working internet connection
Textbooks and software ($940 for Health Care Navigator; $1,230 for Revenue Management Specialist; $1,415 for Medical Coding Specialist)

Minimum GPA or grades to graduate

You need to earn a 2.0 in each class to earn your certificate or degree.

Materials Warning

Some materials on this page are listed as TBD, which means that the materials have yet to be determined. Please consult your instructor on what textbooks or materials are required for the class. If you rent a textbook, make sure you return it by the deadline. If you purchase a textbook, you can sell it back to the RTC bookstore -- but make sure that you won't need the book again for classes in the future!

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Fall

Quarter 1

[Fall] Quarter 1 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $2,022**
**Description:** You will learn medical terminology, which is the foundation for understanding billing codes. You will use Microsoft Office 365 applications and start learning how to be a patient navigator: individual and family-centered care issues, communication and health literacy, problem-solving, and resource referral.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
COL 101	College Success	NO	2
MAP 101	Introduction to Medical Terminology	YES	5
MAP 114	Computer Fundamentals (Office 365)	YES	5
MAP 120	Human Relations	NO	2
MAP 208	Patient Navigation and the Healthcare System	YES	3

Quarter 2

[Winter] Quarter 2 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,871**
**Description**: *You continue building skills as a patient navigator by learning about the treatment and prevention of chronic illnesses,* innovative models of care, and Electronic Health Records (EHRs). You also improve your mastery of Microsoft Office and business math. Finally, you will prepare job search materials and participate in mock interviews.
**It's time to apply for your Heath Care Navigator certificate!**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
MAP 115	Advanced MS Office and Keyboarding	NO	5
MAP 123	Patient Navigation and Chronic Illness	NO	3
MAP 162	Introduction to Mathematical Operations	YES	2
MAP 190	Career Opportunities and Employment Expectations	NO	2
MAP 211	Navigating EHRs in Healthcare	YES	3

Total Estimated Cost for Your Health Care Navigator Certificate: $4,833

Continue to Quarter 3 to work on the Revenue Management Specialist certificate and Medical Coding Specialist AAS degree.

Quarter 3

[Spring] Quarter 3 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $2,025**
**Description**: This quarter is an in-depth, intensive introduction to medical insurance, billing, coding, and payment systems. You practice applying official coding guidelines to complex medical records, with the goal of completing accurate documentation. Finally, you will improve your writing skills.
You may be interested in our Bridge to College Composition support class for COMP 100!
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
MAP 147	Insurance Claims, Processing, and Adjudication	YES	2
MAP 201	Diagnostic and Procedural Coding	YES	5
MAP 285	The Revenue Cycle	NO	5
COMP 100 or ENGL& 101	Applied Composition or English Composition	NO	5

Quarter 4

[Summer] Quarter 4 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,623**
**Description:** You add to your skills in Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel worksheets for medical office reimbursements and applications. You also learn more about databases and legal issues.
**It's time to apply for your Revenue Management Specialist certificate!**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
MAP 155	Introduction to Excel	NO	5
MAP 247	Introduction to Medical Databases	NO	2
MAP 280	Current Legal Aspects of Healthcare	NO	5

Total Estimated Cost for Your Revenue Management Specialist certificate: $8,771

Continue to Quarters 5 and 6 to complete the Medical Coding Specialist AAS degree.

Quarter 5

[Fall] Quarter 5 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,907**
**Description:** You learn advanced Excel functions and basic statistics, including measures of central tendency and variability. In your simulation class, you use ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT codes on approximately 100 real medical records. Finally, your biology class reviews anatomical structures and the major body systems. Note: You can replace BIOL 105 with BIOL& 241.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
MAP 278	Databases and Statistical Terms	NO	5
MAP 295	Coding Simulation	YES	5
BIOL 105	Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology	NO	5

Quarter 6

[Winter] Quarter 6 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $2,078**
**Description:** You learn specialized billing while you prepare for AAPC and AHIMA medical coder certification exams, and you complete an externship (132 hours) where you practice billing and coding in a real medical office. You also take one General Education class from the mathematics or social science distribution areas; recommendations are included below.
It's time to apply for your AAS degree!
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
MAP 289	Certification Exam Preparation	YES	5
MAP 291	Professional Practice Experience	NO	4
MAP 293	Billing Physician-Related Services	NO	4
AMATH 190 or ANTH& 235	Financial Algebra (recommended math) or Cross-Cultural Medicine (recommended social science) or another math or social science class	NO	5

Total Estimated Cost for Your Medical Coding Specialist AAS Degree: $12,941

Winter