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 current technology and resources to identify a research need, locate and evaluate necessary  and available information, and then use it appropriately to communicate findings in visual, written, or oral formats.
• Integrate new and prior knowledge, skills, and behaviors acquired through learning to engage in career, life, and academic pursuits.
• Examine individual thinking strategies through reflection, analysis, and evaluation to adjust learning processes focused on continual improvement.
• Follow established methods of scientific inquiry and quantitative reasoning to form conclusions and make decisions.
• Assess academic, life, and career situations that promote cultural sensitivity, global and economic awareness, and a sense of belonging.