Associate of Applied Science in Medical Coding and Billing Systems
El Paso, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
15 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: Southwest University at El Paso offers an Associate of Applied Science in Medical Coding and Billing Systems that trains students to be coding and billing specialists. The curriculum covers health record maintenance, medical insurance processes, healthcare classification systems, computer applications, and billing procedures. You'll learn to prepare and submit insurance paperwork for various health settings.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue career opportunities as medical coders, medical billers, health information technicians, insurance claims specialists, medical records clerks and revenue cycle specialists. Employers include insurance companies, hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, public health agencies and physician offices. You can seek management.
An Associate in Applied Science degree in Medical Coding and Billing Systems prepares individuals for a career in the health care industry as coding and billing specialists.
These administrative professionals prepare and submit paperwork necessary for insurance and billing purposes.
Students will gain knowledge in health record maintenance, medical insurance processes, and healthcare classification systems. Students will also learn computer application skills, interpersonal coding, and billing procedures. This program will help prepare graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills for employment opportunities at insurance companies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health agencies, outpatient facilities, doctors’ offices, and many other employment settings related to the health care administration field.
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Healthcare Vocabulary
- Medical Law & Ethics
- Human Disease & Pathophysiology
- Medical Insurance Forms
- Coding & Classification Systems
- Electronic Medical Billing
- ICD9 to ICD10 Conversion
Students requiring financial aid are requested to provide their financial aid representative with the following documents in order to process their aid application in a prompt manner:
- Social Security Card
- Driver's License or State-Issued ID
- If a resident, Alien Registration Card
- If a naturalized citizen, Naturalization Certificate
- If married, you and your spouse’s previous year tax returns
- If single and under the age of 24, you and your parents' previous years' tax returns
If, for any reason, you cannot provide any of the documentation listed above or need clarification on what documents to provide, please get in touch with financial aid for guidance on the matter.
How do I apply for financial aid?
The fastest way to apply for financial aid is by filing your free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. By doing so, you ensure its accuracy and the information goes directly to the federal processor, which means you receive your Student Aid Report sooner. It’s fast, convenient, and user-friendly. If you require a paper application, you may contact Southwest University’s financial aid office, and one will be mailed to you. Upon request from the Financial Aid Office, you may need to provide additional documents such as student and/or parent tax returns, verification of untaxed income, or other documents required to determine eligibility.
The Financial Aid Office will mail you an award notification approximately 3-6 weeks after receipt of your Student Aid Report (depending on the time of year) only if you have already been accepted for admission to Southwest University.
How much assistance do I qualify for?
Your eligibility for the need-based financial aid programs is determined by subtracting your Effective Family Contribution (EFC), as determined by your Student Aid Report from the cost of attendance for your course of study. Cost of attendance includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, housing, personal, and transportation costs. Charges for tuition and fees can be found in the Tuition & Fees section of the current Southwest University Catalog. These costs are subject to change.
