Medical Billing and Coding professionals play an essential role in the health care industry. If you are interested in a health care career and would prefer not to work directly with patients, Keiser University can help with our Online Associate of Science in Medical Administrative Billing and Coding degree.

This degree program prepares graduates to take the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) credentialing examination as an apprentice.

This program instructs students in how to understand and use the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) as well as the Current Procedural Terminology and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (CPT-4/HCPCS) to assign accurate medical codes for diagnosis, procedures, and other services provided by physicians and other health care practitioners. Students also learn clerical and administrative functions related to insurance claims, compliance, and reimbursement. Graduates understand medical insurance terminology, claim forms, electronic health records, and insurance plans.

Students in the program also take courses such as Medical Law and Ethics, Computerized Medical Office Management, and Medical Office Procedures with Insurance.

This degree program prepares graduates to take the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) credentialing examination as an apprentice.

At Keiser University’s Online campus, you will be able to fit a Medical Billing and Coding degree into your busy life. From 24/7 access to course materials to the encouragement of instructors who truly care about your education, you’ll have the flexibility, convenience and interactive support you need to pursue your degree and career goals.

Graduates of the Online Associate of Science degree in Medical Administrative Billing and Coding will be prepared for entry-level employment in settings such as:

• Private practice physicians’ offices
• Nursing and residential care facilities
• Government entities
• Hospitals

Prepare to begin your career in today’s health care billing and coding systems with the Online A.S. degree in Medical Administrative Billing and Coding from Keiser University. Contact us today for more information.

This degree program prepares graduates to take the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) credentialing examination as an apprentice.