医学编码和计费AAS学位为学生提供了作为医师编码员，医院编码员或医疗索赔审核员发挥作用所必需的技能。如今，在各种类型的医疗机构中，对编码专家和病历中的准确编码数据都有许多需求。编码数据用于报销，患者护理管理以及医疗保健评估和研究。该课程包括医学术语，人体解剖学，病理生理学，药理学，行政医疗办公室管理，电子健康记录以及CPT和ICD编码。该学位的毕业生可以参加由AHIMA（美国健康信息管理协会）提供的认证编码助理（CCA）认证考试。在完成CCA考试和/或在现场工作后，学生有资格参加AHIMA提供的认证编码专
The Medical Coding and Billing A.A.S. Degree provides students with the skills necessary to function as Physician-Based Coders, Hospital Coders, or Medical Claims Reviewers. Today, there are many demands for coding specialists and accurately coded data from the medical record in all types of health care institutions. Coded data is used on claims for reimbursement, patient care management, and healthcare evaluation and research. The curriculum includes medical terminology, human anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, administrative medical office management, electronic health records, and CPT and ICD coding. The graduate of this degree may take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Certification Exam offered by AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association). After completing CCA exam and/or working in the field, students qualify to take the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P) exam offered by AHIMA.