2017-2018 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Medical Billing and Coding Associate


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For students wishing to complete an Associate degree, the Medical Billing and Coding Associate prepares students for employment as medical billers, patient account representatives, medical claims reviewers, medical office administrators, and other medical support positions. Graduates are able to code and bill accurately, ethically and assertively, to optimize reimbursement, research and explain coverage, and handle all components of claims processing. Students are also prepared to sit for national certification upon completion of this degree. As this degree prepares students to return to the workforce, students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution should work closely with an advisor and complete AA-DTA  requirements.

Total Credits Required 95


*Meets related instruction requirements for professional/technical programs
 

Program code: 565A


Last revision: 2017-18


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