AABA with a concentration in Medical Coding and Billing
Workers who hold an AABA, an Associate of Arts in Business Administration (AABA) with a concentration in Medical Coding and Billing, can work in a variety of positions within the healthcare industry.
Students who are interested in the medical field but enjoy business concepts are likely to enjoy the courses required to obtain this degree. Typically, they will take classes to understand the ins and outs of the fundamentals of health care and the insurance coding process, as well as basic business courses like in subjects such as accounting and economics.
Because the AABA has a wide range of applications, those who earn a degree in the field should have excellent job prospects. Many employers will value their industry expertise as well as their understanding of the business world. Students can expect to work for law firms, health insurance companies or hospitals, and can work to advance towards a managerial position.
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Health Services Careers Facts and Figures
| Registered Nurses |
| Average Hourly |
Average Annual |
| $30.04 |
$62,480 |
|
| Massage Therapists |
| Average Hourly |
Average Annual |
| $19.39 |
$40,330 |
|
| Dental Assistants |
| Average Hourly |
Average Annual |
| $15.52 |
$32,280 |
|
| Medical Transcriptionists |
| Average Hourly |
Average Annual |
| $15.44 |
$32,120 |
|
| Medical Assistants |
| Average Hourly |
Average Annual |
| $13.59 |
$28,270 |
Source: May 2007 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, Department of Labor |