Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS)
Health Services Administration – Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding

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SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCE

FIRST SEMESTER

CREDITS

SCI1100
Anatomy and Physiology I
3
HEA2200
Medical Terminology
3
SOC2225
Introduction to Psychology
3
ENG1105
Writing and Research
3
CIS1115
Computer Applications
3

SECOND SEMESTER

CREDITS

MBC1105
Medical Coding
4
SCI2100
Anatomy and Physiology II
3
MBC2211
Medical Billing and Reimbursement Methods
3
SCI1115
Basic Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
3
HEA1101
Foundations of Health Services
3

THIRD SEMESTER

CREDITS

HEA2255
Electronic Health Records
3
MBC2221
Clinical Documentation and Compliance
3
MBC2201
Hospital Coding
3
HEA2230
Health Information Management
3
ENG2205
Writing Through Literature
3

FOURTH SEMESTER

CREDITS

MBC2260
Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding Seminar
2
MBC2281
Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding Capstone
3
HEA2203
Ethical and Legal Aspects of Health Services
3
HEA2293
Internship
3
Social Science/Humanities Elective
3

To qualify for graduation, students must pass all Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding (MBC) courses and Medical Terminology with a minimum grade of C, pass Anatomy and Physiology I and II with a minimum grade of C+, and participate in the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) certification examination. Students also are strongly encouraged to register for and participate in the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification examination. Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania do not require individuals to obtain the CPC credential before becoming eligible for employment. The College has not made a determination with respect to certification requirements of other states. Employers may require the CPC credential or prefer candidates who have obtained the CPC credential.

Eligibility for internships required to obtain a Berkeley College degree and employment opportunities in the healthcare field may be contingent upon the results of a criminal history background check as well as a post-offer medical examination, which may include drug and alcohol testing, and receipt of satisfactory references. Applicants for whom such requirements may be matters of concern are strongly advised to contact an Admissions Associate prior to enrolling in this program.

For additional information regarding this program, please visit https://berkeleycollege.edu/academics/undergraduate-degrees/medical-insurance-billing-coding/index.html.

60 SEMESTER CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION


Under certain circumstances the need to take developmental College Skills courses may lengthen the time required to complete the student’s program, and may result in increased costs to a student.

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