ADVANCED MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Available
Lincoln College Online's Advanced Medical Coding and Billing program is designed to prepare students with a strong foundation on which to build a successful career as a competent entry-level coding and billing specialist. Graduates of this fully online program will earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. This well-rounded curriculum offers the students knowledge and skills in the technical areas of insurance industry, computer technology, federal and state regulation, coding techniques for physician and hospital, basic medical office administration, extensive practice in preparing medical/hospital claims as well as anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. The associate degree curriculum emphasizes the technical component of providing a variety of health information services. Because of the wide range of opportunities for the graduate, the program also focuses on the business aspects of billing and coding practice, including medical and health records management. Graduates will be adequately prepared to begin their role as a coding and billing specialist in the Healthcare community.
