Medical Reimbursement & Coding, AAS

B&SC Code: MCCG
CIP Code: 51.0713
New York Hegis Code: 5213
Available online in all states

Program: MCCG

Students in the Medical Billing and Coding associate degree program develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of entry-level coders and billers in outpatient settings. Throughout this program, students will know how to apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes and accurately prepare insurance claims as part of the revenue cycle. Students completing the associate degree program will be prepared for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam given by AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders). Successful completion of coding practice within the program meets the AAPC requirements to remove the apprentice status.

Graduates of this degree plan will achieve the following program and institutional outcomes:

• Accurately prepares, reviews, and submits health insurance claims for government and private payers in compliance with federal regulations, payer guidelines, and current billing practices.
• Apply knowledge of medical billing and coding systems (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II), payer policies, and reimbursement methodologies to reduce claim denials and ensure timely and compliant payments. 
• Demonstrate the ability to uphold HIPAA compliance, patient confidentiality, and ethical billing practices related to the revenue cycle.
• Abstract information from medical charts to assign the correct codes in various outpatient healthcare settings.
• Demonstrate accuracy and completeness of coding in compliance with guidelines, external regulations, and standards. 
• Apply proficiency in medical billing for accurate reimbursement.
• Utilize appropriate current technology and resources to locate and evaluate information needed to accomplish a goal, and then communicate findings in visual, written and/or oral formats.
• Transfer knowledge, skills, and behaviors acquired through formal and informal learning and life experiences to new situations.
• Employ strategies for reflection on learning and practice in order to adjust learning processes for continual improvement.
• Follow established methods of inquiry and mathematical reasoning to form conclusions and make decisions.
• Participate in social, academic, and professional communities for individual growth and to function as a citizen of a multicultural world.