Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Coding
Effective August 16, 2010, this program is no longer available for future enrollments
(Program delivered via Virtual Campus)
Today’s healthcare system requires that each patient’s information be maintained, collected and analyzed consistent with the highest level of confidentiality and security, particularly when this data is computerized. Hospitals, physicians, insurance companies and everyone handling patient information have to assure that policies and procedures are in place that provide for the highest level of protection of patient information. Because of the importance of this information, managers and clinicians alike are motivated to have persons who understand and are able to deal with these requirements. The skills to create, implement and maintain health information systems are learned. This program is designed to help professionals in the health field address the health information technology demands of the future.
Outcome: Core
- Discuss the organizational structure of healthcare systems
- Identify programs and databases related to management of healthcare information associated with patient records and reimbursement
- Assign ICD-9-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes according to established guidelines
- Describe the electronic processing systems utilized for submission of medical claims
- Discuss legal and regulatory requirements associated with the management of health information
Degree Requirements
Courses: General Education
| ENG111 | English Composition I | 4 |
| ENG112 | English Composition II | 4 |
| UNIV101 | Building Your Success Strategy Plan | 4 |
| INTD 241 | |
| LTR 215 | |
| MAT 105 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Courses: Core
| BIO143 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO144 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO161 | Pathophysiology With Pharmacology I | 4 |
| BIO162 | Pathophysiology With Pharmacology II | 4 |
| HIT103 | Introduction to Healthcare Delivery Systems | 4 |
| HIT115 | Healthcare Management | 4 |
| HIT125 | Introduction to Classification and Disease Coding | 4 |
| HIT135 | Introduction to CPT Coding/Billing | 4 |
| HIT145 | Health Data Management | 4 |
| HIT201 | Healthcare Reimbursement | 4 |
| HIT245 | Advanced Coding | 4 |
| HIT251 | Electronic Health Records I | 4 |
| HIT252 | Electronic Health Records II | 4 |
| HIT261 | Healthcare Legal Concepts | 4 |
| HIT297B | Virtual Practicum I | 2 |
| HIT297C | Virtual Practicum II | 2 |
| HIT298 | Preparing for a Career in the Medical Billing and Coding Profession | 4 |
| HSS121 | Medical Terminology | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 68 |
Total Credit Hours: 92
Locations
- Aurora (Denver Area)
- Denver North
- Virtual Campus