94-95 Credits

This degree program provides students an opportunity to develop essential medical administrative skills in their area of interest, as well as, to offer a comprehensive general education. Placement in courses depends on prior education and experience.

Options for this degree include the Front Office or Medical Coding and Reimbursement:

Front Office - This degree option provides students an opportunity to develop essential front office medical administrative skills including customer service, patient registration, scheduling, filing and computer skills necessary to obtain employment in a variety of healthcare settings.

Medical Coding and Reimbursement Specialist: This degree option provides student an opportunity to develop essential ICD, CPT, HCPCS and reimbursement skills necessary to obtain employment in the medical billing or coding setting. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for formal exams offered through national organizations in order to obtain medical coding certification.

To earn this degree, the student must complete all core classes. In addition, the student must choose an area of concentration and complete the required courses in that area. Students in this program must complete each class with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

Contacts: Shannon Sharpe, ext. 4378 - ssharpe@greenriver.edu, Lea Ann Simpson, ext. 4393- simpson@greenriver.edu, Julie Slettvet, ext. 4687 - slettvet@greenriver.edu