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Jan 12, 2026
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January 2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Associate of Science/Associate of Applied Science in Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist
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Program Description
The goal of this program is to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the content of the medical record as well as extensive training in anatomy, physiology, the disease processes, and medical terminology. This program will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding to analyze medical records and assign codes to classify diagnoses and procedures while applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct. The program will prepare the student for an entry-level position as a medical biller and/or medical coder in a hospital, clinic, physician’s office, or other healthcare facility.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Build a fundamental understanding of medical terminology, disease process, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology related to medical billing and coding.
- Examine medical documentation to assign appropriate basic and advanced coding using the appropriate coding system (CPT, ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS), conventions, guidelines, and instructional notes as used in various settings.
- Utilize knowledge of medical billing and reimbursement methodologies that pertain to billing and coding guidelines to capture proper reimbursement for services rendered and denial resolution.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of healthcare laws and regulations and the importance of professionalism and ethical conduct in the healthcare industry.
Program Content
A minimum of 60.00 semester credit hours is required for graduation.
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Required Courses
All courses, 34.00 semester credit hours, are required. Required Capstone or Internship
4.00 credit hours are required. Personal and Professional Development Courses
1.00 semester credit hours are required. General Education Requirements
Students enrolled in this bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 24.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. Distribution of Contact Hours by Course
| Distribution of Clock Hours by Course | | Course or Category | Lecture | Lab | Internship | Total Clock Hours | Credits | | HC 101 | 15.00 | | | 15.00 | 1.00 | | MC 110 | 45.00 | | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MC 165 | 45.00 | | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MC 175 | 45.00 | | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MC 200 | 45.00 | | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MC 210 | 15.00 | | | 15.00 | 1.00 | | MC 275 | 45.00 | | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MC 280 | 45.00 | | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MC 285 Advanced Coding | 45.00 | | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MC 291* Insurance Billing and Coding Case Study Research Project Capstone OR | 60.00* | | | 60.00* | 4.00 | | MC 294* Internship Insurance Billing and Coding | | | 180.00* | 180.00* | | MO 160 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology | 30.00 | 30.00 | | 60.00 | 3.00 | | MO 205 Insurance Claims, Processing and Adjudication | 45.00 | | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MO 185 Medical Ethics and Professionalism | 15.00 | | | 15.00 | 1.00 | | EN 104 | 45.00 | | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | EN 111 | 45.00 | | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | EN 116 | 45.00 | | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | HU 140 | 45.00 | | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | HU 240 | 45.00 | | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MA 109 | 45.00 | | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | SC 144 | 45.00 | 30.00 | | 75.00 | 4.00 | | PS 101 | 45.00 | | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | PD 202 | 15.00 | | | 15.00 | 1.00 | | Totals for Students Taking MC 291* | 870.00 | 60.00 | | 930.00 | 60.00 | | Totals for Students Taking MC 294* | 810.00 | 60.00 | 180.00 | 1,050.00 | 60.00 | *This requirement is being met by the programmatic science course requirements. |
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