Associate in Applied Science Health Services Administration - Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding
ObjectivesBerkeley College’s programs in Health Services familiarize students with the expanding health services industry and provide them with the important business and technology skills required to succeed in this increasingly complex business. Curricula, grounded in business administration and technology, explore the operations and challenges of organizations delivering and supporting health services.
Course descriptionBenefit From:
* Curricula that focus on the structure and dynamics of the healthcare industry
* Exploration of the role and contributions of hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and practitioners
* Opportunities to explore interactions between healthcare providers and private and governmental funding agencies
* Emphasis on the technology and specialized software for information management and administrative purposes to collect, process, and use information essential to the industry and its clients
* Internship in a health services organization that allows students to apply their education in the workplace
* Seamless transition between Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees
A.A.S. – Medical billing and coding in practitioner’s offices, physicians’ offices, hospitals; supervisor of medical billing and coding staff; review positions in billing and health insurance companies