BTECH 132 - Medical Records - Insurance Billing and Coding

3 credits

Prerequisites
AHLTH 150 or instructor permission.

Provides knowledge and skill in organizing and processing medical bills utilizing industry standard coding methods and manually completed CMS billing forms.

Theory Hours
3 theory hours.

Vocational Program Course
Vocational program course.

AA General Elective
May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Course Outcomes

Understand the various types of insurance and their billing requirements. (Disciplinary Learning)
Understand the proper completion of a CMS 1500 form. (Using Resources,Literacy, and Critical Thinking)
Understand ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding systems (Using Resources, Literacy, Critical Thinking)
Continue gaining knowledge of medical terminology through coding, proofreading and billing.(Critical Thinking, Literacy, Using Resources)
Enhance communication and interpersonal skills. (Literacy, Social and Personal Responsibility)