Medical Insurance Specialist

The following preprogram requirements must be completed with a grade of C or better before final acceptance into the Medical Insurance Specialist program:

1. All developmental coursework as indicated by the results of the College Placement Tests. (ENG-089, ENG-100, MAT-080, and the DVS [Developmental Studies] Series)
2. Credit cumulative quality point average of 2.50 or better. 

To apply for admission, a prospective student should:

• Students new to CCAC:
  • Submit an application to the college and gain acceptance. You will receive a Student ID number once you are admitted. 
  • Use this Student ID number to complete a separate application to the Allied Health Department.
• Current CCAC Students:
  • Complete a separate application to the Allied Health Department .
• Students are accepted throughout the year based on meeting eligibility requirements. 

All courses with the MIS designation are currently accessed remotely.

Program Outcomes Statistics

The 2020–2021 graduation rate was 97%.

Students may decide to become certified through the American Academy of Professional Coders (see AAPC at www.aapc.com) and take the examination for either Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Professional Biller (CPB). There is no current data on graduates who have taken these exams.

CCAC utilizes community Advisory Committees in all of its health career programs. The MIS program Advisory Committee is comprised of medical insurance practitioners, faculty and college administrators, who provide advice regarding curriculum revisions, marketing and recruiting, changing employment opportunities, and clinical education. Advisory Committee members serve as the liaison between the health care community and the college. 

The Medical Insurance Specialist program offers virtual experience in the medical office setting with chart completion, code application, claims submission and payment processing.