Associate Degree in Medical Billing and Coding

Future Start DateApril 01

Credits

61

Duration

2 years
Following the curricular sequence

The Associate Degree in Medical Billing & Coding Program provides the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply billing and coding procedures to health insurance companies.

    School of Health     Online Education

Outstanding Courses

  • Medical Billing Coding
  • Medical Billing Systems
  • Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Services Administration
  • Electronic Medical Record
  • Medical Auditing

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Billing Coordinator
  • Accounts Payable Officer
  • Billing Officer
  • Private practice in medical offices and independently
  • Practice in health scenarios in the public and private sectors

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:
  •  Effectively communicate in Spanish and English, both in oral and written forms, while developing creativity and sensitivity toward an assertive communication.
  • Critically analyze the economic, sociological, ethical, and political issues of the modern world in order to contribute to society and improve the quality of life.
  • Effectively identify medical procedures according to their specialty in order to process billing and coding for services rendered.
  • Ethically interpret the necessary reports to ensure accurate billing and collection claims for services rendered.
  • Efficiently use technology for the analysis and decision-making process as a medical biller.
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