Medical Coding/Billing and Insurance II
Overview
Subject area
OT
Catalog Number
210
Course Title
Medical Coding/Billing and Insurance II
Department(s)
Description
This course is a continuation of Medical Coding and Billing I. The main focus will include the following: computerized medical billing using the Medisoft Advanced Practice Management Program, the use and advantages of health information technology in the health care profession, coding diagnoses and procedures in the different body systems. The students will continue to navigate the billing program by entering patient information, diagnoses, procedures, payment posting, adjustment, billing statements, collections. Medical insurance rules and guidelines, the relationship between the patient, provider and insurance will also be presented. The student will continue to process the updated CMS 1500 claims and review the electronic submission process. The student will learn how to code for operative reposts and summaries.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
028442