Health Services Administration - Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding - Associate in Applied Science

Keeping a healthy bottom line for healthcare organizations.

Medical insurance, billing, and coding are critical components of the healthcare system. Without either field, the healthcare industry would be unable to efficiently transmit important data, and healthcare providers would find it difficult to be paid for their services. Berkeley College's degree program in Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding prepares students to manage vast amounts of medical insurance and billing information. This program prepares students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in medical insurance, billing, and coding. Courses provide students with the required knowledge and skills to become nationally certified.

Preparing for a Career in Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding:

Students will be provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful in the rapidly evolving fields of medical insurance, billing, and coding. Graduates of the Medical Insurance Billing and Coding (MIBC) degree program are eligible to participate in field-specific certification examinations.

Although certification is not required to work in most states, employers prefer to hire certified Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding graduates.

Faculty members in this program are selected for both academic excellence and relevant professional experience. They combine firsthand knowledge with teaching experience to help prepare students to enter this in-demand field.

Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Students Benefit From:

• Curricula that focus on the structure and dynamics of the healthcare industry
• An emphasis on technology and specialized software to collect, process, and use information essential to the healthcare industry and its clients
• Training in communications between healthcare providers and private and governmental funding agencies
• Participating in an internship or job-related assignment for a valuable learning experience

Sample Course Sequence

First Semester

• SCI1100 Anatomy and Physiology I 3
• HEA2200 Medical Terminology 3
• SOC2225 Introduction to Psychology 3
• ENG1105 Writing and Research 3
• CIS1115 Computer Applications 3

Second Semester

• MBC1105 Medical Coding 4
• SCI2100 Anatomy and Physiology II 3
• MBC2211 Medical Billing and Reimbursement Methods 3
• SCI1115 Basic Pharmacology and Pathophysiology 3
• HEA1101 Foundations of Health Services 3

Third Semester

• HEA2255 Electronic Health Records 3
• MBC2221 Clinical Documentation and Compliance 3
• MBC2201 Hospital Coding 3
• HEA2230 Health Information Management 3
• ENG2205 Writing Through Literature 3

Fourth Semester

• MBC2260 Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding Seminar 2
• MBC2281 Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding Capstone 3
• HEA2203 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Health Services 3
• HEA2293 Internship 3
• Social Science/Humanities Elective 3

Eligibility for internships required to obtain a Berkeley College degree and employment opportunities in the healthcare field may be contingent upon the results of a criminal history background check as well as a post-offer medical examination, which may include drug and alcohol testing, and receipt of satisfactory references. Applicants for whom such requirements may be matters of concern are strongly advised to contact an Admissions Associate prior to enrolling in this program.

60 semester credits required for graduation