Associate of Applied Science - Medical Reimbursement Technology Online Degree Information

	Associate of Applied Science - Medical Reimbursement Technology
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Degree Title:	Associate of Applied Science - Medical Reimbursement Technology
College:	Indiana Business College
Description:	This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to apply coding classification systems for billing medical professional services to insurance companies, maintaining patient accounts, and performing billing procedures for optimal claim reimbursement. The student will be trained to utilize medical office software programs to input patient insurance and registration data, manage health information files, schedule appointments, and submit electronic claims forms. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of compliance with state and federal regulations and managed care policies. A high degree of accuracy and a working knowledge of medical terminology, diseases, and treatments are important skills for this profession. Employment opportunities include physician’s offices, clinics, inpatient care facilities, medical billing management companies, and insurance companies.

Accreditation:	Indiana Business College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Certificates, Diplomas and Associate of Applied Science Degrees. (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely Online (?)
Educational Level:	Associate (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Must have graduated with a high school diploma from an accredited high school or home school program or have obtained a G.E.D.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Indiana Business College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Certificates, Diplomas and Associate of Applied Science Degrees

Address:
550 East Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Total Online Enrollment:
2200 students as of 2/1/2008

Calendar Type:
We are on a quarter system. Classes begin (4) four times a year. Each quarter lasts (12) twelve weeks. Students go to school year round until they complete their program. Full Time or Part Time Schedules Available

Average Cost per Credit:
$194

Credit-earning Options:
Students with prior college experience can submit transcripts for potential transfer credit. Course exemption options through examination is also available

Delivery Format: (?)
Asynchronous learning through WebCT via the internet

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Associate's College

Technical Requirements:
Windows XP as Operating System, Microsoft Office 2007 with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, & Access. Software is offered for sale at a discount if needed

Geographic Restrictions:
United States Citizens Only

On-Campus Requirement:
There are no On-Campus Requirements

Scholarships Offered:
Charles Cring, Imagine America

Loans Offered:
Federal Financial Aid (Title IV) programs veterans/GI benefits alternative loans based on individual student eligibility. Our staff assists each student with an individual financial plan

Registration Details:
Your personal Indiana Business College Admissions Rep will help you with every step of the admissions process. The IBC Online staff will assist in your financial aid processing and provide you with a graduation plan for your entire program