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

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What you will learn

  • 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

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42905 May 4, 2026
to May 21, 2026
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† 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, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.