Online Associate's Degrees in Medical Billing & Coding

A.A. in Health Care Administration-Medical Records

The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Health Care Administration/Medical Records offers students a basic overview of medical records management practices. It also lays a foundation for further study in health care at the bachelors degree level. The concentration courses focus on medical terminology related to disease diagnosis and treatment, patient information management, and medical claims processing. In one course, software-based instruction simulates a variety of records management processes commonly found in medical facilities. This concentration provides foundation skills in medical record keeping. However, it does not lead to certification in medical coding practice or any other related practice.

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Offered by: University of Phoenix

AAS - Medical Office Administration

Medical Office Administrators perform administrative duties in a medical office or clinic, reporting directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. You will help with communicating with patients and other providers, billing insurance companies, and more. This program is designed to teach you how to work closely with doctors to organize and monitor activities in a variety of healthcare settings. In short, you will be a vital part of the healthcare team in a physician’s office, a clinic, a hospital, a long-term care facility, or other medical office.

At Virginia College, you will only take courses that pertain to your success in the workforce. Do not worry if you are not already skilled in the areas below. That is why you are coming to school! We are experienced in giving students the training they need to become successful in their chosen careers.

You will have classes in:

• Medical terminology
• Medical law and ethics
• Medical transcription
• Medical records systems
• Accounting
• Business
• Office automation
• Customer service

In addition to training from instructors with real-world experience, you will also complete an externship in a physician's office, clinic or related healthcare facility under the supervision of a physician, nurse, or health services professional.

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Offered by: Virginia College

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Management

The program in Medical Office Management is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in an insurance coding and billing department of a physician's office, clinic, or hospital. Graduates may perform clerical and administrative tasks, analyze information, and combine that with knowledge of insurance reimbursement and coding guidelines to expedite physician payments.

Offered by: Brown Mackie College

Associate Degree - Medical Office Management

With an associate degree in medical office management you will learn to plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the delivery of healthcare so that the clinical experts can focus on patient care. Our faculty of professionals who work in their field will guide you through:

• courses that cover a wide range of topics critical to managing the business side of a medical practice
• training in commonly used computer applications to make front-office operations run smoothly and accurately
• an understanding of accounting and insurance issues that relate to managing a medical practice

Offered by: Westwood College

AAS in Health Information Management

The program prepares students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge for management and higher-level administrative positions in a variety of health related settings including hospitals, clinics, long-term care settings, consulting firms, government agencies, insurance companies and software vendors. A health information administrator is responsible for the management of health information systems consistent with medical, administrative, ethical and legal requirements of the healthcare delivery system. They are experts in coding and classification systems, managing patient health information, and administrating computer information systems. Individuals with interests in computer science, business administration, health science and healthcare administration are well-suited for a career in health information management.

Offered by: Herzing University

AAS in Health Information Technology

If you are interested in health information data as it relates to patient care and the use of computers in this area, this program may be for you. The program blends online coursework with on-ground clinical experiences and is designed to prepare graduates with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required to pursue entry-level positions in the competitive and growing health information management field.

Offered by: Kaplan University

Health Information Management

 

The Health Information Management Program is designed to prepare students for careers in a variety of healthcare settings, including medical offices, hospitals, clinics, and skilled-care facilities.  The curriculum is structured to include on ground didactic instruction in several areas, including, but not limited to, health data management, diagnostic and procedure coding, medical billing practices, healthcare reimbursement and delivery systems, health record maintenance, information technology, organizational resources, medical law and ethics, medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology. The final portion of the curriculum includes a supervised clinical externship at a healthcare facility. At the completion of the program, graduates should have the knowledge and skills necessary to seek entry-level employment in the field of health information management.

Offered by: Sanford-Brown College

Health Information Management

The Health Information Management Program is designed to prepare students for careers in a variety of healthcare settings, including medical offices, hospitals, clinics, and skilled-care facilities. The curriculum is structured to include on ground didactic instruction in several areas, including, but not limited to, health data management, diagnostic and procedure coding, medical billing practices, healthcare reimbursement and delivery systems, health record maintenance, information technology, organizational resources, medical law and ethics, medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology. The final portion of the curriculum includes a supervised clinical externship at a healthcare facility. At the completion of the program, graduates should have the knowledge and skills necessary to seek entry-level employment in the field of health information management.

Offered by: Sanford-Brown Institute

Health Information Management

Offered by: Fortis Institute

Associate of Applied Science: Health Information Management

The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management combines classroom instruction with hands-on training in medical coding: a skill that could help you find a career, as patient records are being increasingly scrutinized by health insurance companies, regulators, courts, and consumers. Prior to graduation, you will be required to complete an externship to gain on-the-job experience in a real-world work environment. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science and can pursue entry-level health information positions in clinics, labs, hospitals, private offices, and other health care facilities. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.

Offered by: Kaplan College - KHE

Health Information Technician Associates Degree

A career as a Health Information Technician places you right where the expanding arena of health care meets the cutting edge of information technology. This is the perfect career choice for anyone who wants to work in a hospital, clinic, or doctor's office setting while completing detailed, important work.

Offered by: Rasmussen College

Medical Office Administration

IS A CAREER IN MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION RIGHT FOR ME?
Medical Office Administration is the perfect program for people who want to help provide care and comfort to people with medical or dental needs. Individuals who specialize in this area generally have good multi-tasking and communication skills.

WHAT'S THE JOB OUTLOOK?
The health services industry is thriving and medical office administration jobs are at the heart of its growth. As our population rises and technology advances, the need for high quality healthcare services becomes increasingly great. The medical office administration field is an instrumental part of this expansion, so there's never been a better time to follow this career path.

WHAT WILL I DO WITH MY EDUCATION?
Graduates of Heald's Medical Office Administration program pursue rewarding careers in a variety of positions, including Medical Office Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Patient Representative, and Administrative Assistant. With this expertise, you can be an integral part of any healthcare team, responsible for giving patients the most pleasant experience possible.

If you work for a small practice, you might handle general administrative tasks, such as greeting patients, scheduling appointments, filing records, purchasing supplies and equipment, and keeping the waiting and examining rooms in order. You might also educate patients about medication and special diets, and call prescriptions into a pharmacy. In larger practices and hospitals, medical office assistants tend to have particular areas of expertise, such as admissions, or insurance billing and coding.

Offered by: Heald College

Office Technology - Medical

Our specialized degree programs in Office Technologies are designed to encompass the theory and skills needed to promote the efficient operation of an office. These exciting and promising degrees of study can lead you to a variety of career opportunities. You will be given a choice of three concentrations: Legal Assistant, Medical Administration, and Computer Technology.

Offered by: Briarcliffe College

Associate in Medical Administrative Assistant

Do you want to work in the health care industry? Do you enjoy thinking on your feet and interacting with others? You can gain the medical knowledge and practical skills you need to become an allied health professional in the associate degree program in medical assistant at Broadview University.

About the program

• Coursework includes radiography, hematology, microbiology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology.
• Students take general education courses to develop communication and critical thinking skills.
• In-class learning is reinforced outside the school in an externship experience.
• "2-year program" can be completed in 21 months of full-time study.
• Program prepares students to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination.*

Offered by: Broadview University

Associate in Science Degree in Electronic Health Records

The Associate in Science in Healthcare Information Management Technology program prepares technicians to maintain, collect, and analyze patients’ health information data including medical history, symptoms, examinations results, diagnostic tests, treatment methods, and all other healthcare provider services. Technicians ensure the quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security of health information data. They regularly communicate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to clarify diagnoses or to obtain additional information. Health information technicians should possess excellent oral and written communication skills as they often serve as liaisons between healthcare facilities, insurance companies, and other establishments.

Offered by: New England Institute of Technology

Other Medical Associate's Degree

• Associate's Degree in Case Management
• Associate's Degree in Clinical Assistant
• Associate's Degree in Dental Assisting
• Associate's Degree in Geriatrics
• Associate's Degree in Gerontology
• Associate's Degree in Health Records
• Associate's Degree in Health Services
• Associate's Degree in Healthcare Administration
• Associate's Degree in Healthcare Management
• Associate's Degree in Herbalist
• Associate's Degree in Holistic Medicine
• Associate's Degree in Life Sciences
• Associate's Degree in Medical Billing & Coding
• Associate's Degree in Medical Office Assistant
• Associate's Degree in Medical Records
• Associate's Degree in Mental Health
• Associate's Degree in Naturopathy
• Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Associate's Degree in Pharmacy Technician
• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy
• Associate's Degree in Physician Assistant
• Associate's Degree in Public Health
• Associate's Degree in Veterinary

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