HC-180 Medical Coding and Billing for the Medical Assistant

This comprehensive, three-part course provides an overview of the historical development of medical nomenclature and classification systems. It introduces the coding of the diseases, medical conditions, and operative procedures, both in the inpatient and outpatient setting to the highest level of specificity. Students learn to research and apply knowledge of insurance rules and regulations, manage bookkeeping and patient accounts, as well as analyze the legal issues impacting the profession.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

HC-126

Notes

Grade of C or better is required for progression in the Medical Assisting major Restricted to majors only