BOT 287 - Foundations/Management of Medical Insurance

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Norwalk

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Description:

Corequisite: BOT 180 Medical Terminology. 3 credits formerly BOTM 108 Medical Office Practices & Insurance Reimbursement This course will cover the clerical and administrative skills necessary to work effectively in a private physician's office, a multi-specialty clinic, or a hospital setting. These skills include maintaining patients' medical records including color-coding filing will also be discussed. This course will cover important issues regarding healthcare today. They are healthcare reform, the changing skills required for success and the computerization of medical offices with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). This course will introduce the student to the major medical insurance programs used in physician offices and give a basic knowledge of the national diagnostic and procedural coding systems. The student will be introduced to the encounter form, the CMS-1500 form, the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) form, and other forms used by the medical staff in physician offices today.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ncc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 857-7060

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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