Medical Coding Specialist
Associate of Science
Program Details
This degree prepares students with the knowledge and skills to assign medical codes accurately using current classification systems. Students learn coding for diagnoses and procedures, healthcare insurance and reimbursement, and documentation review. Emphasis is placed on applying coding guidelines in various healthcare settings, preparing graduates for entry-level coding roles in the medical field. All courses used to satisfy the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better or a "P" (Pass) grade.(RG 9450)
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Prepare for national AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) exam.
- Ensure that valid codes are applied to medical diagnoses and procedures per coding classification guidelines.
- Facilitate reimbursement, analyze patient outcomes, and medical research.
- Gain competencies in the application of biomedical knowledge and legal, ethical, and medical standards, the communication and analysis of statistical data and in planning and implementation of clinical informational and data systems.