ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING
Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Coding
What's happening in the health care industry?
With pending changes to the way medical records are maintained and reported, the field of medical billing and coding is growing rapidly, and a myriad of career opportunities are being created for qualified professionals with an industry-current knowledge and understanding of today's health care industry.
A professionally focused education in medical billing and coding can help students develop the capabilities needed to explore career opportunities throughout the growing health care industry.
The ASMBC degree program provides students with the foundation to work in entry-level positions in health care organizations or continued study for more advanced degrees. The general education component focuses on classifying and coding diagnosis and procedures.
What can you do with this degree?
In the ASMBC degree program, the foundations of medical billing and coding are addressed in courses covering coding, medical terminology, disease processes, health care organizations and management. Graduates can gain concepts and skills that provide the ability to be immediately productive in both public and private health organizations.
This industry-current, career-focused Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Coding degree program gives you enough time to pace yourself while deciding whether to:
Pursue Career Opportunities. The demand for healthcare professionals with industry-current education and skills is on the rise. Successful completion of this degree program can help qualify you to pursue such career opportunities as:
- Health Care Technician
- Patient Access Supervisor
- Patient Services Coordinator
- Health Information Representative
- Relationship Client Manager
- Medical Records Specialist
- Insurance Verification Representative
- Medical Office Assistant
- Claims Processor
- Clinical Information Specialist
- and many others
Continue Your Education. Students at Stonecliffe College Online may decide to take their education beyond the Associate's degree level.
Because Stonecliffe College Online is an academic division of Colorado Technical University, the University can provide you with a smooth transition into your choice of career-focused Bachelor's degree programs. You may choose one of the numerous traditional campus locations of this institution of higher learning or elect to continue your studies completely online at Colorado Tech Online.
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Most jobs in this occupation require only a high school diploma; however, many employers prefer to hire workers who have completed some college courses or a degree. |
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Workers with an Associate or Bachelor's degree are likely to start at higher salaries and advance more easily than those without degrees. Employers also seek workers who are computer literate, and in particular those who have experience with billing software programs. |
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*Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos277.htm) |
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What can you learn?
This degree program emphasizes the foundations of medical billing and coding. Students who successfully complete the ASMBC degree program should be able to:
Pursue entry to mid-level opportunities to work in health care organizations in the areas of information processing, retention, storage and retrieval.
Have an understanding of information technology systems used in the health industry to facilitate the use of collection, interpretation, analysis and retrieval of patient, financial, medical and administrative data and information.
Understand the classifying, coding of diagnosis, procedures and protocols used in coding systems in the health industry for medical records, insurance claims and billing for services provided.
Exhibit the social, cultural and professional skills that will allow them to successfully perform their role within their chosen medical field.
Best of all, you'll learn from industry-experienced instructors who can offer real-world insights and applicable knowledge to consider as you pursue your interests and opportunities in the field of medical billing and coding.
| Required Core Courses |
BIO141—Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO121—Medical Terminology
BIO142—Anatomy and Physiology II
HIT100—Health Services Organization
HIT105—IT for Healthcare Professionals
HIT120—Introduction to ICD-9 Classification and Reimbursement
HIT130—Introduction to CPT Coding/Billing
HIT140—Healthcare Management
HIT210—Healthcare Economics
HIT233—Fundamentals of Health Tech Systems
HIT260—Healthcare Legal Concepts
HIT294—Preparation Course for Health Internship
HIT295—Health Internship
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What CTU Academic Certificates are embedded in this degree program?
Stonecliffe College Online features built-in CTU Academic Certificates with most degree programs. These résumé-enhancing credentials can help you add real-world skills to your professional capabilities, further adding to your marketable qualifications in today's competitive job market.
The ASMBC degree program includes the following CTU Academic Certificates:
Start something meaningful at Stonecliffe College Online.
Whatever academic or professional paths you choose to pursue, Stonecliffe College Online is dedicated to providing you with a rewarding learning experience as you begin to prepare for life's exciting challenges and opportunities. We look forward to assisting you every step of the way!
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