Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Office Administration: Concentration in Medical Coding and Billing

This curriculum offers an understanding of modern medical practice, of the requirements for accurate medical records, and of the significance of medical coding and billing.  Importantly, the program teaches the skills to identify accurately a specific examination, diagnosis, and/or therapy, as well as the means to acquire reimbursement.

In pursuit of these objectives, the curriculum includes courses in:

• Medical terminology
  
  
• Human anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology
  
  
• Healthcare delivery systems
  
  
• Coding essentials and procedures
  
  
• Medical reimbursement methodologies
  
  
• Medical office procedures
  
  
• Encoding software
  
  
• ICD-9-CM Coding Essentials and Procedures
  CPT Coding Essentials and Procedures

The first three ten-week quarters of the curriculum constitute a certificate program in Medical Coding and Billing, and is designed to prepare the student for job readiness. To prepare for national certification tests, and to satisfy all requirements for the degree, the student completes the remaining three ten-week quarters.


Get your career on the fast track!

At Charter College, you can earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in just 15 Months and with the possible transfer of credit from other colleges, these times could be shortened! Charter schedules classes in ten-week quarters, with five such quarters in each calendar year. Three quarters, or 30 weeks, as a fulltime student constitute one academic year.