Associate in Applied Science in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
Medical information management, coding and billing
This medical billing and coding management program provides students with the knowledge and skills to be successful medical administrators, billers and/or coders. The program is designed to provide comprehensive exposure to the administration of insurance billing and coding. The medical billing program explores the many specialty areas of the medical and healthcare insurance industry. Students will gain the competency and experience necessary to succeed in these highly specialized fields. If you want a career in medical information management, request more information about our Medical Insurance Billing and Coding program.
Completion of the Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Program is acknowledged by the awarding of an Associate of Applied Science degree. Graduates are eligible for certification by the American Academy of Procedural Coders as well as the American Health Information Management Association.
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Program Requirements and Online Options
Students can complete the program through classroom instruction at our locations in Virginia, through online instruction, or a combination of both. It typically takes weeks 60 weeks (6 quarters) to complete the entire Associate’s program without breaks.
| Credits Required | Number of Classes |
|---|
| Core Component |
67.5 |
15 |
| Arts and Sciences |
22.5 |
5 |
| Total Required for Graduation |
90 |
20 |
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Core Requirements
Medical Terminology
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course presents a study of basic medical terminology. Prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, abbreviations, and symbols are included in the content. A programmed learning, word building systems approach is used to learn word parts for constructing or analyzing new terms. This provides the opportunity to decipher unfamiliar terms and check their spelling. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation. Abbreviations introduced as related terms are presented with each unit. Prerequisite: None.
MED120
Medical Terminology
4.5
Medical Office Billing, Coding, & Insur
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course will train the student in the major medical insurances and claims forms processing. It will include information on national and other common insurance plans, as well as claim form completion and ICD and CPT coding. Problem solving and managed care systems will also be discussed. Daily financial practices including patient fee determining, credit arrangements bookkeeping and bank-keeping procedures will be discussed. Additionally the process of purchasing equipment and supplies will be covered. Computer use in the ambulatory environment will also be taught. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
MED130
Medical Office Billing, Coding, & Insur
4.5
Medical Computer Applications
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course is designed to give the student the exposure to computer software applications as used in the medical office environment. This includes the use of medical office management software for organizing front office procedures and word processing software for typing medical reports and transcription. Other medical software may be introduced. Prerequisite: CIS110. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 30.
MED160
Medical Computer Applications
4.5
Medical Office Practice
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course introduces the student to the administrative functions of the medical office or clinic. Emphasis is placed on written and oral communication, scheduling, medical records, documentation and filing. In addition, telephone techniques, etiquette and management/human resource skills will be covered. Prerequisite: MED120.
MED250
Medical Office Practice
4.5
Medical Finance and Insurance
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course will provide the student with training in areas such as managing records, billing and collections, financial management, medical insurance, and medical office management. Computer use in the ambulatory environment will also be taught. Prerequisite: MED120.
MED270
Medical Finance and Insurance
4.5
Computer Office Application
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
In this course, students learn how to generate word, spreadsheet, database, and presentation documents using the Microsoft Office Professional suite and other contemporary office utility products. Topics include: editing methods, document merging, templates, document preparation, file naming and storage conventions, backup methods, macros, desktop publishing, object linking and embedding (OLE), and Visual Basic application extensions. Prerequisite: None.
CIS110
Computer Office Application
4.5
Diseases of the Human Body
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course is a scientific study of the human body's diseases and disorders, including signs and symptoms, etiology, diagnosis and treatment. Prerequisite: MED110 & MED120.
MIB130
Diseases of the Human Body
4.5
Intro to Diagnostic & Procedures Coding
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course will cover the basic guidelines and coding conventions in ICD-9-CM. The focus of the course will be on the professional guidelines for outpatients. The proper diagnostic assignment based on the documentation will be discussed as well as the proper use of multiple codes, 1 digit, 4 digits, and 5 digits specificity. Computer Lab Fee required. Prerequisite: MED130. Lecture Hours: 30; Lab Hours: 30.
MIB210
Intro to Diagnostic & Procedures Coding
4.5
Coding of Clinical & Diagnostic Proced 2
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course will cover advanced guidelines and coding conventions in Current Procedural Terminology Insert into event values (CPT). As a continuation of MIB 220, the focus will be on the professional guidelines for outpatients. The evaluation and management of documentation guidelines will be discussed as well as the proper use of modifiers. Prerequisite: MIB220. Lecture Hours: 30; Lab Hours: 30.
MIB230
Coding of Clinical & Diagnostic Proced 2
4.5
Case Studies in Coding of Patients
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course will cover the abstracting guidelines and coding conventions in the International Classification of Diseases, 9th revision, Clinical Modification Insert into event values (ICD-9-CM) and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Insert into event values (HCPCS). This course will focus on the professional Insert into event values (outpatient) guidelines that were discussed in MIB 230. The evolution and management of documentation guidelines will be discussed as well as the proper use of coding diagnosis with procedures. Prerequisite: MIB230.
MIB240
Case Studies in Coding of Patients
4.5
Medical Re-imbursement Systems
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course will cover the third party payers (Managed Care, Medicaid, tri-care and worker’s compensation) and related terminology. This course will give the billing and coding student an in-depth look at how third party payers are billed. It will cover rules and regulations, submission of the correct claim form; the criteria needed for each payer, the federal laws for each payer, identification of benefits or non-benefits for each third party payer, and how to calculate payments. Prerequisite: MED130.
MIB250
Medical Re-imbursement Systems
4.5
Electronic Medical Billing
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
Students will be introduced to medical office reimbursement through electronic processes and procedures. This course covers billing and insurance procedures, contracts and requirements, principles and compliances to sustain medical practice, coding and claims processing for health plans using medical office management software, submission of paper and electronic claims, inspecting and monitoring the billing process. Computer Lab Fee required. Prerequisite: None.
MIB260
Electronic Medical Billing
4.5
Medical Insurance, Billing, & Coding Ext
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course is 135 hours of unpaid, supervised experience as a medical insurance biller and coder in an in-service setting. Students practice direct application of all administrative and coding functions of a professional medical biller and coder. Prerequisite: 81 Quarter Credit Hours from their program. Lecture Hours: 0; Externship Hours: 135.
MIB290
Medical Insurance, Billing, & Coding Ext
4.5
Arts and Sciences Requirements
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