Medical Reimbursement and Coding Associate Degree
The Medical Reimbursement and Coding associate degree program at Bryant & Stratton College prepares students for entry-level positions in medical billing and coding and other areas of the healthcare field. The process of medical reimbursement and coding is vital to healthcare as medical coders are responsible for transforming billable patient care into medical codes for insurance companies so that healthcare providers are properly paid for their services. In our associate degree in medical billing and coding program, students will learn about and gain skills in medical terminology, health information systems, medical records, and more.
The Medical Reimbursement and Coding Program You’ve Been Looking For
16-20 months
Approximate Program Length
60 credit hours
Total Credits
March 12
Next Start Date for Online Students
May 07
Next Start Date for On-Campus Students
Apply Now As the medical field continues to grow, the need for skilled medical coders will grow as well. Medical coding specialists have the ability to work for private practices, hospitals, clinics, long-term-care facilities, insurance providers, and other businesses within the healthcare industry.
The first step toward this detail-oriented profession is this 60-credit associate degree in medical billing and coding that is designed to meet the standards set by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Upon graduation, students will be capable of earning certification through one of these two bodies.
Prepare for Certification Exams & Certified Coding
As part of the associate degree in medical billing and coding, you can prepare for certification exams that can give you an edge in pursuing careers in medical billing and coding as a certified medical coder. Here are the primary professional certifications in this field:
- AHIMA – offers the following three certifications for those in the medical billing and coding field:
- CCS – this certification is geared for those with medical coding experience in inpatient and outpatient records, or those who hold a CCA credential.
- CCS-P – this certification is geared for those with medical coding experience in inpatient and outpatient records, or those who hold a CCA or CCS credential, and for health information administrative professionals.
- CCA – this certification is ideal for those entering the healthcare field within medical billing and coding.
- AAPC – offers the following two certifications for those in the medical billing and coding field:
- CPC – this is the gold-standard credential for those performing medical coding functions in a physician’s office setting. Individuals who earn the CPC credential have proven expertise in physician/non-physician provider documentation review, abstract professional provider encounters, coding proficiency with CPT®, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, and compliance and regulatory requirements for physician services.
- CPB – this credential reflects a proficiency in end-to-end oversight of the revenue cycle – in particular, patient and payer billing and collections.
Available on-campus and online to fit into your life
The Medical Reimbursement and Coding associate degree program is available for study online with Bryant & Stratton College. The online medical coding degree program follows the same outcomes and curriculum as the campus-based program with the added flexibility and convenience of an online program. Students can expect the same personal touch and support as provided by our campus faculty and staff.
Credits earned in online classes at Bryant & Stratton College are the same as credits earned in campus-based classes at Bryant & Stratton College. The degree in medical coding program is available in Bryant & Stratton College’s blended learning format. You can learn more about this format and how blended learning can complement your daily schedule by clicking here.
