Program Overview

Medical Billing Specialist Associate in Science Degree Program

Related Degrees & Certificates

• AS Associate in Science Degree Program
  • Medical Assisting | 60 units
• CA Certificate of Achievement
  • Medical Administrative Assistant | 21 units
  • Medical Assisting | 35 units
  • Medical Billing Specialist | 21 units
  • Medical Coding Specialist | 18 units

Career Opportunities

The employment outlook for Medical Billing Specialists is excellent and is expected to grow as health care needs continue to increase. Due to the rapid expansion in health care, employment opportunities include all providers of health care services and supplies, hospitals, clinics, health agencies, private medical offices, medical labs, educational institutions, and insurance carriers.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

• Apply their education and training to begin employment in health care.
• Use updated job skills to maintain or advance in current employment.

Program Overview

Associate of Science Degree with a major in Medical Billing Specialist; Certificate Program. Medical Billing Specialists usually perform their duties for all providers of health care services and equipment in hospitals, clinics, and private medical offices.

Requirements

AS Degree Requirements Major: Core and Selective Requirements

Complete Core Courses, 21 units

• ACTG 100 | Accounting Procedures | 3 units
• MEDA 100 | Introduction to Medical Assisting | 3 units
• MEDA 110 | Medical Terminology | 3 units
• MEDA 150 | Medical Office Procedures | 3 units
• MEDA 160 | Medical Insurance Procedures | 3 units
• MEDA 164 | CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) Beginning Coding | 1 unit
• MEDA 165 | CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) Intermediate Coding | 1 unit
• MEDA 166 | CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) Advanced Coding | 1 unit
• MEDA 167 | ICD (International Classification of Diseases)-10-CM (Clinical Modification) Beginning Coding | 1 unit
• MEDA 168 | ICD (International Classification of Diseases)-10-CM (Clinical Modification) Intermediate Coding | 1 unit
• MEDA 169 | ICD (International Classification of Diseases)-10-CM (Clinical Modification) Advanced Coding | 1 unit

Total Required Major Units: 21

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.