AHEA 104 - Introduction to Medical Coding and Billing

5 CR

Introduces Medical Billing and Medical Coding procedures, including insurance coverage and claims, body systems and related terminology, payment systems, legal and ethical issues, healthcare compliance, collections, and common coding systems such as ICD, CPT, and HCPCS.

Prerequisite(s): Placement by assessment into ENGL 101, or completion of ENGL 92 or ENGL 93 with a C or better. Completion of AHE 100 and AHE 110, with a C or better at BC; or permission of the Program Chair.

Course Outcomes

Define terminology, abbreviations, coding systems, billing structures, and medical report format related to medical billing and coding.
Define and apply concepts of ethical billing and coding practice.
Use common billing and coding systems.
Apply basic coding procedures to common billing situations.
Apply communication strategies to interact with insurance companies, patients and providers.

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