BOT 181 - Medical Coding I

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Middlesex

Subject:

Description:

(Formerly MESE 205) This course will introduce the student to the everchanging environment of health insurance and claims processing. Different types of health insurance policies and contracts available and in current use in medical facilities will be discussed. Comparison of Blue Cross/Blue Shield and commercial policies are included as well as Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE and Worker's Compensation plans. An analysis of insurance forms and application of information regarding CPT, HCPCS Level II and ICD-9-CM coding systems will also be studied in great detail. Prerequisite: BOT*280, Medical Transcription and Document Production (Formerly MESE 201 Medical Office Procedures) or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.mxcc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 343-5701

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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