MAP 141 - Medical Insurance

Prerequisites:
E/MVMED: HSC 129 or BIO 168 and BIO 173; E/MVMDP: HSC 129 or BIO 168 and HSC 113
CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
3 credit(s)

Provides a practical approach to medical insurance billing. Emphasis will be placed on current procedures (CPT-4) and international classification of disease codes (ICD-10-CM) used to facilitate proper coding in submitting claims. Pertinent billing tips will be offered for each type of insurance.

Course Learning Outcomes

Apply insurance terminology to situations in the medical office.
Perform third party reimbursement practices in the medical office.
Perform diagnostic coding in the medical office.
Perform procedural coding in the medical office.