Medical Billing for Medical Office Assistant

Course code MEDC 1270

Credit 1.5

Length 35.0 hours

Course outline View

In this course, students learn the theory and practice of medical billing through the Medical Services Plan (MSP). Students are introduced to MSP fee codes, and ICD-9 diagnostic codes, and apply this knowledge to billing using electronic medical record (EMR) software. Attention is given to WorkSafe BC and ICBC billing procedures as well as out-of-province and private billing. Students learn the procedure and protocols for physician referrals and specialist billing.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Medical Services Plan of BC (review) Fee codes for MSP (patient age categories, appointment types) Diagnostic codes used in medical billing (ICD-9) MSP billing and remittance schedule, deadlines for submission and resubmission of claims Coding for WorkSafeBC and ICBC claims Electronic appointment scheduling and billing

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70844 January 11, 2027
to January 28, 2027
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42432 May 3, 2027
to May 20, 2027
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.