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Billing and Coding Degree - How to Get Started

You can start the billing and coding program any term. Students admitted to MHCC can sign up for classes in the program after reading, writing, and math placement requirements have been met.

Complete the MHCC Application Process

It is easy to get started at MHCC. Simply follow the steps in our new student checklist. These include filling out the admission form, figuring out how to pay for college through programs like the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) or the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA), connecting with our staff to choose classes, and more.

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Applied to MHCC? Here's what to do next

After you have been admitted to MHCC, you will need to meet the course registration requirements in reading, writing, and math.

Placement Requirements Needed to Get Started in This Program

READING WRITING MATH
Placement into RD115 or completion of RD090 Placement into WR121 or completion of WR115 Placement into MTH065/MTH058 or completion of MTH060/MTH020

 Learn more about college placement testing

Sign up for classes

After completing the placement requirements, you can sign up for classes. First term students should sign up for these classes: 

  • BI121 or BI100 Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology I or Survey of Body Systems (four credits)
  • CIS120L Computer Concepts Lab I (one credit)
  • MO110 Foundational Principles for the Medical Office Team (three credits)
  • MO230 Medical Terminology (must be completed before starting third term courses) (four credits)
  • MTH065 or MTH058 Beginning Algebra II (or higher) or Quantitative Reasoning I (four to six credits)

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Additional Program Costs

Other than Mt. Hood Community College tuition, fees, and textbooks there are no additional costs for this program.

Textbooks per term range from $100-$500, and can be purchased online through the 
college bookstore.

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