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The Medical Office Administration-Medical Billing and Coding AAS degree track prepares students for careers as medical coders, medical billers, or insurance specialists. Upon completion, students are prepared to take the AAPC’s (American Academy of Professional Coders) Certified Professional Coder’s (CPC®) exam. Additionally, students develop skills in medical terminology, document editing and formatting, MS Office applications, office-related mathematical computations, medical legal and ethical issues, and electronic health records. Coursework also includes enhancement of employability skills, i.e., verbal and written communication, critical thinking, team building; and problem solving.
Graduates could qualify for employment opportunities that focus on billing, coding, and insurance in medical and dental offices, outpatient and inpatient facilities, assisted living and long-term care facilities, and insurance companies.
Position titles students may find include (but not limited to):
- Medical Coder or Professional Coder
- Medical Billing/Coding Specialist or Medical Biller and Coder
- Billing Reviewer or Reimbursement Specialist
- Insurance Specialist or Denial Specialist
This degree can be completed in a traditional, hybrid, or completely online format.
Program Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Medical Office Administration - Medical Billing and Coding degree, the graduate should be able to:
- Use various software to complete business tasks.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
- Use and manage medical office records accurately.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative and ethical manner.
- Perform coding for an inpatient and outpatient facility.