Herzing University: Associate of Science in Medical Coding

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Program Overview

The Associate of Science/Applied Science in Medical Coding is a 60-credit undergraduate degree program which prepares you for a career in medical coding.The online degree program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in medical terminology, patient privacy, classification of diseases, current procedural terminology coding, insurance adjudication, and much more.

What You'll Learn

The goal of this associate’s program in medical coding is to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the content of anatomy, physiology, 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. Basic and advanced coding methods will be employed. Student will gain an understanding of the importance of patient privacy while applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct. The program will prepare the student for an entry-level position as a medical coder in a hospital, clinic, physician’s office, or other healthcare facility.

Career Preparation 

Herzing University’s online associate’s degree in medical coding program provides students with a thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology.You'll learn basic and advanced coding methods, principles of patient privacy and ethical conduct, and graduate fully prepared for an entry-level medical coding position.

Admission Requirements

Enrollment prerequisites for the Herzing University Insurance Billing and Coding diploma program include:

• Hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Achieve the minimum score on one of several options for entrance testing, including the Wonderlic, ACT or SAT. The Wonderlic assessment is a short assessment provided by Herzing University at no cost to you.
• Meet with a Herzing admissions advisor
• Fill out an enrollment application

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