General Information

Contact Eli Alvarado at 615-353-3705 or email eli.alvarado@nscc.edu or Nanci Cross at 615-353-3431 or email nanci.cross@nscc.edu.

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AAS Degree Healthcare Management - Medical Management Concentration
AAS Degree Healthcare Management - Medical Coding Concentration
Technical Certificate - Medical Coding

Students in the Healthcare Management program can choose from two concentrations for an A.A.S. degree: Medical Management and Medical Coding. A Technical Certificate in Medical Coding is also available. Scheduling of classes is flexible with courses offered on and off campus during the day, evening and Web. Students can also choose to earn an A.S. degree with an emphasis in Health Information Management.

Mission Statement
The goal of the Healthcare Management program is to prepare future healthcare professionals to excel in the healthcare business community.

Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Healthcare Management program, the student should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the medical office.

• Plan an annual budget for a group practice office.

• Identify safe risk management measures to reduce embezzlement, bioterrorism, and other disasters.

• Identify various types of healthcare delivery systems and items unique to each.

• Define the roles and responsibilities of each medical office position and their role in quality improvement.

• Demonstrate an understanding of medical reimbursement practices and how to conduct a chart audit for both quality review and billing practices.

For more information about the program please contact Eli Alvarado at 353-3705 or email eli.alvarado@nscc.edu. You may also contact Nanci Cross at 353-3431 or email nanci.cross@nscc.edu.

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